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RI Department of State | Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore @risecstate.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

¡El plazo para inscribirse para votar o actualizar tus datos de votante finaliza el 4 de octubre! Verifica que tus datos sean correctos para que puedas votar junto a tu comunidad en las elecciones generales del 3 de noviembre en vote.ri.gov.

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¡Actualiza tus datos de votante!
• ¿Has cambiado de dirección?
• ¿Has cambiado de nombre
• ¿Aún tienes que inscribirte?
Entra en vota.ri.gov

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RI Department of State | Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore @risecstate.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

October 4 is the deadline to register to vote or update your voter information! Verify that your info is correct so you can vote alongside your community in the General Election on November 3 at vote.ri.gov.

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Update voter information!
Change of address?
Recent name change?
Still need to register?
Go to vote.ri.gov

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Hansi Lo Wang (he/him) @hansilowang.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Eligible voters, time's running out for registering to vote or updating your registration for the midterms. Fri, 10/2 — SOUTH CAROLINA — in-person (10/4 online, 10/5 mail) Sat, 10/3 — U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — in-person (10/4 online) Sun, 10/4 — ALASKA Sun, 10/4 — RHODE ISLAND More at npr.org/vote

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How to register to vote and check your registration status

For the 2026 elections, NPR has collected deadlines and information on how to register to vote — online, in person or by mail — in every U.S. state and territory.

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Nick Lima @nicklima.org · 23/09/2026

That's the beach I grew up on.

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Nick Lima @nicklima.org · 22/09/2026

Where are the railroads? Has the image creator ever even PLAYED Monopoly?

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Hansi Lo Wang (he/him) @hansilowang.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

BREAKING: The Supreme Court has refused to allow mail-in voting restrictions for the midterms, rejecting the Trump administration’s bid to revive a U.S. Postal Service plan. USPS is expected to continue delivering mail ballots as usual www.documentcloud.org/documents/28...

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Nathaniel Rakich @baseballot.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The Supreme Court has ruled on Trump’s mail ballot restrictions for 2026. Their long-term fate remains an open question, but today 6 justices indicated they lean toward them being illegal. bit.ly/4j3xTz4

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Supreme Court deals fatal blow to Trump’s mail ballot restrictions for 2026

The ruling means voters won’t face new hurdles to mail voting in 2026.

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Nick Lima @nicklima.org · 11/09/2026

I've actually heard conflicting stories on that - including from Richard Walton, who once told me that he got drunk the night of the Hurricane of '38, woke up hungover without his story filed, and thought he would be fired, only to find out they didn't go to press. Maybe it was a limited printing.

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Nick Lima @nicklima.org · 11/09/2026

It is a high honor to be recognized by @commoncauseri.bsky.social as the 2026 recipient of their Excellence in Public Service Award. I look forward to attending the Common Cause RI Annual Meeting and awards ceremony on Oct. 8 - registration is still open if you'd like to attend!

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RI Department of State | Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore @risecstate.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

7:45 p.m. Final Update 2026 Statewide Primary Voter Turnout Tracker Total Turnout: 154,218 Percent Turnout: 19.5% Results are unofficial and do not represent final voting tallies. The RI Board of Elections reports election results at elections.ri.gov

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RI Department of State | Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore @risecstate.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

6 p.m. Update 2026 Statewide Primary Voter Turnout Tracker Total Turnout: 139,144 Percent Turnout: 17.6%

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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Also, h/t to the team at the @risecstate.bsky.social office which built this voter turnout tracker - a great way to help us track Election Day trends in real time

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RI Department of State | Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore @risecstate.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

¡No pierdas la oportunidad de votar! El miércoles 9 de septiembre se celebran las primarias estatales y los colegios electorales permanecerán abiertos en todo el estado hasta las 8:00 PM. ¡Encuentra tu lugar de votación y toda la información electoral en vota.ri.gov!

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RI Department of State | Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore @risecstate.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Don’t miss your chance to vote! Wednesday, September 9 is the Statewide Primary and polls will be open across the state until 8 p.m. Find your polling place and all your voter information at vote.ri.gov!

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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

@risecstate.bsky.social provides final reminders for those planning to vote in the primary elections tomorrow, Sept. 9

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Hansi Lo Wang (he/him) @hansilowang.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

BREAKING: A federal judge in Boston has again blocked key parts of the U.S. Postal Service plan for President Trump’s attempt to limit mail voting for the midterms. The judge says her new ruling dissolves her earlier ruling, which the Trump administration just asked Supreme Court to review

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Memorandum & ORDER – #285 in League of Women Voters of Massachusetts v. Trump (D. Mass., 1:26-cv-11549) – CourtListener.com

Judge Indira Talwani: MEMORANDUM AND ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFFS' MOTIONS FOR A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION Associated Cases: 1:26-cv-11549-IT, 1:26-cv-13917-IT (MAP) (Entered: 09/04/2026)

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Nick Lima @nicklima.org · 04/09/2026

Correct. Aside from added costs and issues setting up polls on Labor Day, under existing law early voting would have ended at 4 p.m. the *day of the primary,* occuring simultaneously as Primary Day with different voting equipment and poll workers - which was unworkable in many towns.

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RI Department of State | Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore @risecstate.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Track the status of your mail ballot online at ballottrax.sos.ri.gov/voter/. Remember, your mail ballot must be in an Official Ballot Drop Box or received by the Board of Elections before 8 p.m. on Primary Day!

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Hansi Lo Wang (he/him) @hansilowang.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Deadlines for registering to vote or updating registration for the midterms: Fri, 9/4 — NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS Fri, 10/2 — SOUTH CAROLINA — in-person (10/4 online, 10/5 mail) Sat, 10/3 — U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — in-person (10/4 online) Sun, 10/4 — ALASKA Sun, 10/4 — RHODE ISLAND npr.org/vote

npr.org

How to register to vote and check your registration status

For the 2026 elections, NPR has collected deadlines and information on how to register to vote — online, in person or by mail — in every U.S. state and territory.

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Common Cause Rhode Island @commoncauseri.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Rhode Island voters, don’t forget that our primary election is on a Wednesday this year! Go to vote.ri.gov to find your polling location on Wednesday, September 9th.

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RI Department of State | Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore @risecstate.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Solo queda una semana para las primarias estatales: ¡organízate para votar! Consulta tu papeleta de muestra, tu lugar de votación y mucho más en vota.ri.gov.

Graphic with text "¿Estás preparado para votar? Busca tu lugar para votar. Entra en vota.ri.gov"

Graphic with text "¿Estás preparado para votar? Echa un vistazo a la papeleta de muestra. Entra en vota.ri.gov"

Graphic with text "¿Estás preparado para votar? Lleva contigo tu documento de identidad de votante. Entra en vota.ri.gov"

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RI Department of State | Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore @risecstate.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

The Statewide Primary is just one week away – make a plan to vote! Find your sample ballot, polling place, and more at vote.ri.gov!

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Graphic with text "Voter Ready? Find your polling place, Go to vote.ri.gov"

Graphic with text "Voter Ready? Preview Sample ballot, Go to vote.ri.gov"

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RI Department of State | Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore @risecstate.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Primary elections matter. Your vote helps narrow down the field before the General Election in November. Be a voter in the Statewide Primary on Wednesday, September 9.

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David Becker @beckerdavidj.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

This seems to confirm that the USPS is totally unprepared and unqualified to take on this vast responsibility interjecting itself into state’s mail voting processes. And could incur liability if USPS truly plans to reject thousands of ballots if there’s even one error. wapo.st/4h23mQO

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Postal Service plans may keep voters from getting ballots, whistleblower says

An anonymous federal official warns that a rushed USPS portal tied to Trump’s mail-voting order could reject large batches of ballots before the midterms.

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Hansi Lo Wang (he/him) @hansilowang.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

My latest @npr.org story: A whistleblower report says the U.S. Postal Service is rushing out an online system for President Trump’s push to restrict mail-in voting that could “derail” the midterm election if courts allow it to proceed. Key parts of USPS' plan are currently blocked by a court order

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Whistleblower claims USPS plan for Trump's mail voting order could 'derail' midterms

A whistleblower says the U.S. Postal Service is rushing out an online system for President Trump's push to restrict mail voting that could "derail" the midterm election if courts allow it to proceed.

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 01/09/2026

An anonymous federal official warned Congress that a rushed and insufficiently tested Postal Service system could prevent large numbers of Americans from receiving mail ballots this fall if courts approve President Trump’s plans for the midterm elections.

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Postal Service plans may keep voters from getting ballots, whistleblower says

An anonymous federal official warns that a rushed USPS portal tied to Trump’s mail-voting order could reject large batches of ballots before the midterms.

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RI Department of State | Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore @risecstate.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

¡Envía tu voto papeleta por correo lo antes posible! Asegúrate de enviar tu papeleta al menos con siete días de antelación para que se reciba antes del día de las primarias. También puedes depositarla en un buzón electoral oficial. Encuentra el buzón más cercano en vote.sos.ri.gov/ElectionsSpa....

Graphic with text: Los votos por correo deben recibirse antes de las 8:00 PM horas del día de las primarias. Buzón oficial para el depósito de votos

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RI Department of State | Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore @risecstate.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Return your mail ballot ASAP! Be sure to mail your ballot at least seven days in advance so that it is received before Primary Day. You can also drop it in an Official Elections Drop Box. Find your nearest drop box at vote.sos.ri.gov/Elections/Dr....

Graphic with text "Mail ballots must be received by 8 p.m. on Primary Day, Official Election Drop Box" and a photo of a ballot drop box.

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Hansi Lo Wang (he/him) @hansilowang.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

BREAKING: The U.S. Postal Service is blocked again from carrying out President Trump’s order that’s trying to restrict mail-in voting for the midterms. A federal judge in Boston has issued a temporary restraining order lasting for 14 days www.courtlistener.com/docket/73133...

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Order on Motion for TRO – #218 in League of Women Voters of Massachusetts v. Trump (D. Mass., 1:26-cv-11549) – CourtListener.com

Judge Indira Talwani: ORDER entered granting in part [ 206 ] Motion for TRO in case 1:26-cv-11549-IT; granting in part [ 3 ] Motion for TRO in case 1:26-cv-13917-IT. See attached MEMORANDUM AND ORDER ...

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Nick Lima @nicklima.org · 27/08/2026

I am more proud of the early voting workers for making up that I Voted sticker roll contraption out of whatever materials they had on hand. On day one, I just had the rolls out on the table. They may need some more voters to keep them busy so they have less time to be so creative!

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Nick Lima @nicklima.org · 27/08/2026

We have the artwork up on our website on the civics page.

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Rail enthusiast wife Daria @dariaphoebe.com · 26/08/2026

Unsurprisingly I knew one of the folks working at the polling place: like me, she’s a volunteer for the city’s Health Equity Zone. Anyway, the rolls of stickers besides the leftmost were apparently designed by Cranston high school students. This is the Ocean State after all so, that’s how I chose.

I voted stickers with the leftmost being the official state sticker

A bird flying over water with a cloud saying I voted

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RI Department of State | Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore @risecstate.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

We're seeing more than double the number of early voters in the first four days of early voting this year compared to previous primary elections! Voting early is easy and convenient. Learn how at bit.ly/ri-early-vote. Thank you for being a voter!

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RI Department of State | Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore @risecstate.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore today released the following statement on yesterday's Supreme Court ruling in Trump v. California. Read the full release: www.ri.gov/press/view/5... The ruling has no impact on primary election mail ballots.

"Voting by mail is a safe, secure, and convenient option for millions of voters each election. The Administration is intent on inventing reasons to sow doubt around mail ballots – even as the President takes advantage of mail voting himself.

I want to be clear: yesterday's Supreme Court ruling has no impact on primary election mail ballots, and it is yet to be determined if the elements of the Executive Order that impact mail ballots are lawful and implementable by the general election in November.

Yesterday's ruling lifted an injunction that blocked parts of the Administration's executive order based on procedural issues. As the ruling itself stated, "The Court's disposition of this application does not mean that any measure taken by the...

...Government to implement the Order will necessarily be lawful. On that score, time will tell."1 The ruling does not preclude challenges to the merits or lawfulness of the Executive Order, and other legal challenges are ongoing.
Rhode Islanders voting by mail in the primary can be assured that their ballot will not be impacted by this decision. And I remain committed to doing everything in my power to ensure that mail ballots remain accessible for the general election and beyond. Under the United States Constitution, elections are run by the states – and we will continue to fight the federal government's overreach into your right to vote."

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RI Department of State | Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore @risecstate.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Tú puedes ayudar a decidir que nombres estarán en la papeleta de las elecciones estatales generales del 3 de noviembre, votando en las primarias estatales. Los lideres locales. Estatales y federales por los que tu votes el 9 de septiembre, toman decisiones que te afectan. Ve a vota.ri.gov

Graphic with text: Tú puedes hacer la diferencia. Ve a vote.ri.gov

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RI Department of State | Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore @risecstate.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

You can help decide whose name is on the ballot on November 3 by voting in the statewide primary. The local, state, and federal leaders you vote for on September 9 make decisions that affect you. Make your voice heard! Go to vote.ri.gov.

Graphic with text: VOTE, You can make a difference. Go to vote.ri.gov

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RI Department of State | Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore @risecstate.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Early voting is underway for Rhode Island's Statewide Primary. Find your early voting location and early voting hours at vote.sos.ri.gov/forms/electi....

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Nick Lima @nicklima.org · 17/08/2026

It's great to copy edit / double check work. Like legal ads, lists of polling place addresses, etc. But it is awful at writing original content - even some of the more advanced models. Just robotic, rote, uninspired, and formulaic, lacking in any originality. As a writer, I shutter when I read it.

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RI Department of State | Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore @risecstate.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

¡Se acaba el plazo para solicitar el voto por correo! Todos los votantes elegibles lo pueden hacer por correo, pero deben solicitarlo antes de la fecha límite del 19 de agosto. Solicítalo en solo unos minutos en vota.ri.gov.

Graphic with text: ¿Votas por correo? ¡Solicítalo antes del 19 de agosto! Entra en vote.ri.gov

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RI Department of State | Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore @risecstate.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Time is running out to apply for a mail ballot! All eligible voters can vote by mail – but you must apply before the deadline on August 19. Apply in just minutes at vote.ri.gov.

Graphic with text" Voting by mail? Apply by August 19. Go to vote.ri.gov

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Nick Lima @nicklima.org · 17/08/2026

Somehow, despite their (its?) posted logic, assigning "real names" to AI reporters doesn't make me "trust" them any more than if their assigned name was, in fact, Reportotron3000. Like, doing so doesn't even move the trust needle, and it's absurd for the site to suggest it does.

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RI Department of State | Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore @risecstate.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

¿Cómo vas a votar en las primarias estatales? ¡Rhode Island te facilita el voto con tres opciones muy cómodas! Puedes votar por adelantado en persona, el Día de las Primarias o por correo. Más información en vota.ri.gov.

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Graphic with text "Por adelantado en persona; Del 20 de agosto al 8 de septiembre; ponte en contacto con el ayuntamiento de tu ciucad o pueblo; Trae un documento de identidad válido con fotografía

Graphic with text "El Día de las Primarias; 9 de septiembre; Busca tu lugar de votación en vota.ri.gov; Trae un documento de indentidad válido con fotografía"

Graphic with text "Por correo; Tu papeleta debe recibirse antes de las 8 p.m. del 9 de septiembre

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RI Department of State | Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore @risecstate.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

How will you be voting in the Statewide Primary? Rhode Island makes voting simple with three convenient options! You can vote early in-person, on Primary Day, or by mail. Learn more at vote.ri.gov.

Graphic with text "Early In-Person, August 20 - September 8, Contact your city or town hall, Bring Valid Photo ID"

Graphic with text "On Primary Day, September 9, Find your polling place at vote.ri.gov, Bring Valid Photo ID"

Graphic with text "By mail, Your ballot must be received by 8 p.m. on September 9"

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Hansi Lo Wang (he/him) @hansilowang.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

BREAKING: Federal judge expands a block on a key part of President Trump’s executive order to restrict mail-in voting for the midterms, banning the U.S. Postal Service from trying to finish carrying out directives in every state. The wait continues for the Supreme Court to weigh in on Trump's order

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Memorandum & ORDER – #183 in League of Women Voters of Massachusetts v. Trump (D. Mass., 1:26-cv-11549) – CourtListener.com

Judge Indira Talwani: MEMORANDUM & ORDER entered.

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Verified Voting @verifiedvoting.org · 11/08/2026

Poll workers are the backbone of every election ⭐️ On National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, #HelpAmericaVote by signing up with your local elections office: www.eac.gov/help-america-vote

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Nick Lima @nicklima.org · 07/08/2026

Rhode Island voters should check your voter registration this weekend - the deadline is Monday - including your name, address, and party affiliation, if you want to vote in the Sept. 9, 2026 Statewide Primary Election. Visit vote.ri.gov to review your registration record by Monday.

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Welcome to your Voter Information Center

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Ian Donnis @iandonnis.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Via RI BOE

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David Becker @beckerdavidj.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

"Earlier this year, Tina Peters was languishing in a CO prison. But by June, the woman who was convicted of tampering with voting equipment strolled into the White House, sporting a tailored pinstripe suit and red lipstick, her hair cut in a sharp bob." www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...

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MAGA’s Most Famous Prisoner Is Free

Newly out of prison, Tina Peters is back to trying to prove election fraud.

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