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State judge bars Hartford from removing voter registrars

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) A Hartford Superior Court judge has ruled that Hartford may not remove three registrars of voters at the center of Election Day polling place delays last November.

Judge Constance Epstein said Tuesday the City Council does not have the authority to remove Democrat Olga Vazquez and Republican Sheila Hall.

The third registrar, Working Families Party member Urania Petit, also asked the court to halt removal hearings but withdrew her case before the decision. She submitted her resignation Tuesday.

Epstein said Hartford's charter doesn't give city officials authority to remove the registrars, who are elected. The registrars are each paid about $80,000 annually.

Ross Garber, a lawyer for the City Council, said officials are evaluating the ruling and haven't decided whether to appeal.

Voter registration lists that weren't ready delayed voting at some Hartford polling places.

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