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Melanie Stansbury: Considering these and other attacks on our core democratic institutions, it is more important than ever that we act at…

On the recordApril 10, 2022
Considering these and other attacks on our core democratic institutions, it is more important than ever that we act at the Federal level to protect voting rights.
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Melanie Stansbury
Democratic · New Mexico

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Stansbury calls for federal action to safeguard voting rights amid increasing restrictions.

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