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Coalition aims to boost Nov. 3 voter turnout - TSDMemphis.com

Only 60 percent of Shelby County residents are registered to vote. Even lower is the number of registered voters who historically make it to the polls. A group of local legislators and community leaders are attempting to boost turnout in time for the Nov. 3 general election. Their efforts come amid COVID-19 adding an extra […]

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Tina Knowles-Lawson, Beyoncé Knowles Carter, Mothers of the Movement Urge Senate to Pass HEROES Act

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OAS slams Lowenfield over latest report to GECOM - Stabroek News

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Mitt Romney slams politicians attacking mail-in voting - Black News Channel

By Sophia Eppolito Associated Press/Report for America SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Sen. Mitt Romney said Friday that politicians attacking the vote by mail system are threatening global democracy but stopped short of criticizing President Donald Trump, who has been openly against an expected surge of

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Pennsylvania Election Lawsuit filed by Voters, Advocacy groups | Black Star News

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Texans begin voting Monday in runoff elections. Officials are doing what they can to make it safe. - DefenderNetwork.com

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Lowenfield report says it cannot be ascertained that recount results meet criteria of fair, credible elections

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