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Alex Padilla: “The nation’s 1.2 million nursing home residents face unique problems in obtaining access to the voting booth, and must…”

On the recordAugust 14, 2026
The nation’s 1.2 million nursing home residents face unique problems in obtaining access to the voting booth, and must not be denied their rights because they are disabled, elderly, lack transit, or face difficulties in obtaining a ballot or voting in person.
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Alex Padilla
Democratic · California

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Addressing voting rights for nursing home residents.

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