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Brandon Johnson: “Mail-in ballots have increased over time, particularly…”

Featuring: Brandon Johnson, Democratic | Mayor of Chicago | Illinois

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Published | Video Starts at 07:29

… is to suppress opportunities for everyday people, working people, to participate in what is fundamental about our democracy. And that's the ability to vote. As you know, the mail in Mail-in ballots have increased over time, particularly because we now have early voting in cities across America. It's just a stronger way to engage people. In terms of its impact, I mean, I have to believe that. That it could be quite severe. (07:29–07:41)

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Asserts that mail-in ballots have increased due to early voting in cities.

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