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Jim Sensenbrenner: A study conducted by The Elections Center, a nonpartisan organization representing the Nation's election officials, has…

On the recordJuly 22, 2009
A study conducted by The Elections Center, a nonpartisan organization representing the Nation's election officials, has shown that expedited special elections can be conducted within a 45-day time frame.
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Jim Sensenbrenner
Republican · Wisconsin

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He cites a study supporting the feasibility of quick special elections.

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