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What problems did you encounter while trying to vote in Texas during the coronavirus pandemic?

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What problems did you encounter while trying to vote in Texas during the coronavirus pandemic?

by Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune
June 26, 2020

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<p class="byline">by Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune <br />June 26, 2020</p>

<p>Voting in 2020 means face masks, socially distanced polling sites and a whole new set of challenges. We want your help reporting on these issues.</p>
<p>Fill out the short form below (<a href="mailto:aura@texastribune.org?subject=Share%20your%20voting%20story">or email me directly at aura@texastribune.org</a>), and we'll be in touch.</p>
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What problems did you encounter while trying to vote in Texas during the coronavirus pandemic?

Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune
June 26, 2020

Voting in 2020 means face masks, socially distanced polling sites and a whole new set of challenges. We want your help reporting on these issues.

Fill out the short form below (or email me directly at aura@texastribune.org), and we'll be in touch.

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