E-mail hoax targets Democrats

Thursday, Nov. 2, 2000 | 9:53 a.m.

SUN CAPITAL BUREAU

CARSON CITY -- An election hoax against Democrats is circulating in Clark County.

Secretary of State Dean Heller said Wednesday an e-mail message is requesting Clark County Democrats to vote on Nov. 8, the day after the election. The e-mail falsely identifies itself as coming from the Clark County registrar of voters.

It says the polling places may be unable to handle a larger than previously expected turnout and asks Republicans to cast ballots on Nov. 7 and Democrats to vote the day following the general election.

"Many voters may find this e-mail amusing, but I must reiterate that election day is Nov. 7," Heller said. "I do not want any voters to miss their opportunity to cast a ballot due to a bad joke."

Heller called it a prank and said it is unknown how widely the e-mail has been distributed.

Susan Morandi, deputy secretary of state for elections, said she has contacted the state Division of Investigations to see what can be done.

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