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Why Can't NYC Hold An Election Without Spiraling Into Crisis?


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Jake Offenhartz

Published Nov 7, 2018

Modified Nov 7, 2018


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Voters at Brooklyn Public Library during last year's general election, where voters reported "an hour and a half wait minimum"
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Jake Offenhartz

Published Nov 7, 2018

Modified Nov 7, 2018


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