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Paul Pate: “It’s worth pointing out that this job is about being nonpartisan and wearing a referee jersey.”

On the recordOctober 28, 2026
It’s worth pointing out that this job is about being nonpartisan and wearing a referee jersey.
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Emphasizing the nonpartisan role of election officials.

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