On the recordSeptember 18, 2019
The voting rights of American citizens and their representatives Congress have never been and never will be contingent on state and local officials never engaging in misdeeds.
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congress.govThe voting rights of American citizens and their representatives Congress have never been and never will be contingent on state and local officials never engaging in misdeeds.
Norton emphasizes that voting rights are not dependent on local officials' conduct.
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