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Al Schmidt: “State and federal laws strictly limit military and law enforcement presence at polling places, and they also prohibit…”

On the recordOctober 9, 2026
State and federal laws strictly limit military and law enforcement presence at polling places, and they also prohibit voter intimidation.
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Al Schmidt
Pennsylvania

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Addressing law enforcement presence at polling places.

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