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Government / Politics

News about politics and government.
An Aqui Vote Here sign at the Guerra branch library in San Antonio, Texas, USA, on February 20, 2024.
Carlos Kosienski/Carlos Kosienski/Sipa USA via Reuters
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The polls look grim for Republicans heading into the midterms — and recent special elections look even worse. President Trump has reacted by calling for the Republican party to take over the elections entirely. Advocates for free and fair elections are calling this a warning sign. What could happen and how can we protect our elections?