On the recordFebruary 11, 2019
Elections officials are on the front lines. We are the first responders to attacks on our democracy.
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congress.govAlex Padilla: “Elections officials are on the front lines. We are the first responders to attacks on our democracy.”
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Describes the role of election officials in protecting democracy.
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