Dear Editor:
I was privileged to work as a volunteer election watcher on November 3. I have nothing but praise for both Kristi Archuleta and Hazel Wedemeyer for the way they handled the election under very trying circumstances. What is very remarkable is their patient and professional demeanor when faced with frustrated voters. They both carefully explained procedures and calmed the electors in trying situations. Wedemeyer went out of her way to help voters on the phone navigate the filing of emergency ballots, an unusual way to vote for most people. I saw no one during my seven hours there be denied the right to vote. We all owe them a vote of thanks for helping to uphold the bedrock of democracy: the right to vote.
Lynn R. Frederick
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