Cal Sec. of State Weber, Atty Gen Bonta Break Down Your Voting Rights - Voice and Viewpoint

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Cal Sec. of State Weber, Atty Gen Bonta Break Down Your Voting Rights - Voice and Viewpoint

By Antonio‌ ‌Ray‌ ‌Harvey‌, California‌ ‌Black‌ ‌Media‌ California Secretary of State Shirley Weber and Attorney General Rob Bonta said they are laser-focused on ensuring that the state’s gubernatorial recall election on Sept. 14 is safe, fair, and accessible to every voter that visits a polling place or votes by mail. As vote-by-mail ballots make their […]

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