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Early Voting - Milwaukee Community Journal

The time has come. The time has come. It’s time to vote. It’s time to vote! Yes, Election Day is November 3rd, 2020. But, early voting starts TOMORROW, October 20th and ends on November 1st. If you plan to vote early and still don’t know who to vote for, do your research now. Learn about […]

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