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Ayanna Pressley: In 2018 in Georgia, seven polling locations were suddenly closed by Republican lawmakers before the midterm election.

On the recordFebruary 25, 2020
In 2018 in Georgia, seven polling locations were suddenly closed by Republican lawmakers before the midterm election.
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Ayanna Pressley
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Pressley highlights voter suppression tactics used in Georgia.

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