So far, 28 states have passed new laws this year that make it easier to vote, a striking countertrend to restrictions adopted by some GOP-controlled states.
Final results are not expected until July 12, given that the new ballots allowed voters to rank as many as five candidates.
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- 7:23 a.m.Senate Republicans block debate on elections bill, dealing blow to Democrats’ voting rights push
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