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Politics run hot in Bemidji area Minnesota House race

Politics run hot in Bemidji area Minnesota House race

A little-known Minnesota House race in the northwest is at fever pitch. It pits DFLer Reed Olson against Republican newcomer Bidal Duran for the open House 2A seat. Duran has a somewhat controversial record from working law enforcement, however, in a very red area of the state Olson has an uphill battle. 
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Voters with disabilities have options, including curbside and assisted voting

Voters with disabilities have options, including curbside and assisted voting

A new report estimates there are more than 40 million eligible voters with disabilities; yet turnout rates among this voting bloc continue to be lower than in the wider population. Changes in the law have helped to reduce these gaps, but experts say challenges still remain.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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U.S. citizens are among the voters removed in Virginia’s controversial purge

U.S. citizens are among the voters removed in Virginia’s controversial purge

Nadra Wilson and other Virginians got letters saying her U.S. citizenship was in question, along with her voter registration. “I was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. — I'm a citizen,” Wilson told NPR.
by Jude Joffe-Block

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Ballot drop box fires highlight concerns that election conspiracy theories are making them a target

Ballot drop box fires highlight concerns that election conspiracy theories are making them a target

The suspected arson fires of ballot drop boxes in Oregon and Washington this week is a reminder of how the popular collection devices have been the subject of false conspiracy theories since the 2020 election.
by The Associated Press

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What are Trump’s final rally speeches like? Lower energy, less focused and running late

What are Trump’s final rally speeches like? Lower energy, less focused and running late

Known for their energy and bombast, Donald Trump’s rally speeches have become increasingly erratic. The former president is visibly tired amid a whirlwind schedule in the final days of the campaign.
by Stephen Fowler

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