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Spanish ballots could cost California counties
A federal bill to require Spanish language ballots and bilingual polling staff would hit 38 California counties where 5 percent or more of voters speak Spanish. Los Angeles registrar Leonard Panish warned of higher election costs, while Rep. Edward Roybal cited 18 percent Mexican American voters in LA County and 2 million residents. Other affected counties include Ventura Riverside Orange San Diego San Joaquin Santa Barbara Sacramento San Francisco San Luis Obispo and Fresno.
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