Supporting Equitable Early Voting Implementation
Early voting makes voting more accessible to all voters, especially those who face barriers getting to the polls.
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Early voting makes voting more accessible to all voters, especially those who face barriers getting to the polls.
The right to vote is precious, and we must make our democracy stronger by protecting and strengthening access to the ballot box.
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