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A Top Election Law Expert Thinks Dems Are Making A Strategic Error In Their Democracy Overhaul

UNITED STATES - SEPTEMBER 22: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., speaks at a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020. (Photo by Caroline Brehman/CQ Roll Call) — UNITED STATES - SEPTEMBER 22: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., speaks at a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020. (Photo by Caroline Brehman/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

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March 17, 2021 1:55 p.m.

As the Senate Democrats introduce their version of a bill that makes sweeping changes to ballot access requirements, redistricting practices, campaign finance laws and ethical mandates, one prominent election law expert is questioning the party’s strategic choices.

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