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Free and Fair Elections

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Free and fair elections require independent administration, equitable ballot access, and transparent campaign finance. Federal actions that alter voter eligibility rules, defund election security, weaken FEC enforcement, or challenge certification processes threaten the foundational mechanism of democratic legitimacy.

Neutral election administration is the mechanism by which every other abuse can eventually be corrected. Why this matters →

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