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Jocelyn Benson: “The chief election officer in the state has a responsibility to ensure, no matter where someone lives or who they vote…”

On the recordMay 9, 2022
The chief election officer in the state has a responsibility to ensure, no matter where someone lives or who they vote for or what the results of the election are, that they stand, that the will of the people is protected.
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Jocelyn Benson
Michigan
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msnbc.com

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Jocelyn Benson emphasizes the importance of protecting the will of the people in elections.

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