Fake Robocalls Confusing VA Voters

By: Laura Strickler
Topics: Voting Machines

Earlier today, the Virginia State Board of Elections received complaints from voters in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia questioning automated calls telling registered voters their polling location had changed...when it hadn't. Some voters who received the pre-recorded call notified election officials.

In response, the Board of Elections sent out a notice advising voters not to trust unsolicited calls, "Voters receiving automated calls that provide voting locations should double check the information by contacting their local registrar's office or visiting the State Board of Elections website at www.sbe.virginia.gov."

Reached later this afternoon, the Board of Elections says the calls were made by some "well meaning individuals" in the Democratic Party.

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by marleenmcd November 4, 2008 7:45 PM EST: The Robo calls are still coming and I just got one at 4pm. I am really upsent about these calls because I have registered both my home and cell phone on the No Call Lists, both State and Federal! Are political calls exempt? SEN McCain shame on you!!!; Reply to this comment


by ord6591 November 4, 2008 7:32 PM EST: "the Board of Elections says the calls were made by some "well meaning individuals" in the Democratic Party.".....??? Are you kidding me?; Reply to this comment