To the Editor:
In November 2010, after 30 years living and paying all manner of taxes at the same address in Waldoboro, I went to perform my civic duty as I try and do every time by casting my vote.
I gave my name but was informed that I had been removed from the Voter Registration list for having moved. I had not in fact, moved. I checked with the post office, who said I had not filed an address change. I checked with the State motor vehicle office and their records indicated that I still was at the same address. I checked with the State department of Elections and was told I had to re-register.
They refused to provide any information as to why I was removed from the registration list. The clerk in charge of voter registration at my town provided me with a copy of a document from the State Elections Commission that listed me as having moved. I asked her for an explanation as to why this information was provided and I received none.
I have filed all manner of formal inquiry with the state into the reason for this false information and the State has provided me with no explanation. I re-registered to vote rather frustrated by the experience.
Now I learn that our government seeks to eliminate same day voter registration and I want to know now exactly who it is that I must take to court the next time my registration is pulled without notice or cause and I am completely unable to cast my vote?
I personally suspect political fraud was behind my removal from the list, but without any explanation from State Government, I have nothing to go on. One thing is for sure: if this can happen like it did to me, people will be denied their right to vote. It’s all in how you at look things.
Nathan Nicholls, Waldoboro
