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November 19, 2012
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Douglas County elections supervisor finds warm welcome

Douglas County’s elections supervisor, Jeff Doty, watched with dismay as a temporary clerk in Clackamas County was accused this month of altering general election ballots. The allegation, under investigation by the Oregon Secretary of State’s Office, caused some to question whether the state’s procedures are adequate to ensure the integrity of elections. “It’s heartbreaking,” said Doty, chief deputy clerk. “One instance of someone behaving badly reflects badly on all the counties.” The accusation is especially painful for Doty, 49, who served as Clackamas County’s director of elections for about a year before leaving in June 2009 after having differences of …

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