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On the recordApril 10, 2025
[Y]ou can show all the ‘fact’ sheets you want, but this is about practical implications. If you changed your name, you will not be able to vote unless you jump through excessive hoops that require time, money, and travel if you live in a rural area.
Said by
Becca Balint
Democratic · Vermont
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Balint emphasizes the practical challenges posed by the SAVE Act for voters who changed their names.

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