Gutierrez-Martinez, Ruth 2013-01-29

This interview features Ruth Gutierrez-Martinez. Ruth discusses how she got involved with the Democratic Party in Lubbock and how she ended up at the elections office. Ruth discusses various issues with voting and maintaining regulations.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Ruth Gutierrez-Martinez

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Date: January 29, 2013

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez

Length: 00:57:48

Abstract

Basic introductions and background info, Having a pastor for a father, What subjects Ruth enjoyed as a student, Going to Lubbock from San Marcos 11, Career with Southwestern Bell, Getting involved with the Democratic Party in Lubbock, Ruth discusses her current position at the elections office, Public opinion about the elections office vs. what they really do, Problem solving in the elections office, Discussion of voter fraud, Bilingual issues in the elections office, How the elections office maintains regulations

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Transcript: Transcript available on Dspace

https://swco-ir.tdl.org/handle/10605/304372

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