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Zellnor Myrie: “Voting by mail would be much easier [in rural areas where…”

Featuring: Zellnor Myrie, Democratic | New York State Senate, District 20

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New York State Senator Zellnor Myrie Discusses Voting Rights and Legislative Achievements on Defending Democracy Podcast

Published | Video Starts at 28:57

And that's a really good point, Mark. You know, you think about some of our more rural areas where, by the way, Republicans tend to win elections where the Voting by mail would be much easier [in rural areas where Republicans tend to win elections]. it would make it more accessible, and they would have more opportunities to participate. So it's really a baffling approach, and one that I think ultimately they're going to regret. (28:57–29:01)

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