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More states tighten voting rules ahead of midterm elections
At least nine states, including Florida, Utah, and Mississippi, have enacted voting laws this year that restrict access to voting, citing election integrity. Critics argue these laws disproportionately burden older voters, people with disabilities, and others with name discrepancies, while supporters claim they prevent noncitizen voting, which data shows is rare.
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