Election officials face fines, charges in GOP voting laws
By Associated Press
Published: May 9, 2021, 2:02pm
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In 2020, election officials tried to make voting easier and safer amid a global pandemic. Next time, they might get fined or face criminal charges.
Republicans are creating a new slate of punishments for the county officials who run elections, arguing they overstepped their authority when they expanded voter access during the coronavirus pandemic.
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