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G. K. Butterfield: “Voting rights are fundamental to our democracy and must be protected for all citizens.”

On the recordMay 12, 2019
Voting rights are fundamental to our democracy and must be protected for all citizens.
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G. K. Butterfield
Democratic · North Carolina

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Emphasizing the importance of protecting voting rights in a democratic society.

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