Federal Judge Bars Political Party Challengers at Polls
The Associated Press
Monday, November 1, 2004; 9:16 AM

CINCINNATI -- A federal judge on Monday barred political party challengers from polling places throughout Ohio during Tuesday's election. State Republicans planned to appeal.

The order by U.S. District Judge Susan Dlott found that the application of Ohio's statute allowing challengers at polling places was unconstitutional. The presence of challengers inexperienced in the electoral process questioning voters about their eligibility would impede voting, she said.