As the Chairwoman pointed out, in Oregon we have had vote by mail. It was initiated by Republicans in our state who wanted to increase turnout in the Republican Party.
On the recordJuly 18, 2021
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Merkley discusses the bipartisan support for vote by mail in Oregon.
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