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How Wisconsin tests voting machines to ensure accuracy

Season 2024 Episode 226 | 4m 42s

Wisconsin is holding congressional and state primary elections this Tuesday. They're seen by some as a dry run for November when the battleground state will play a crucial role in deciding the next president. Election officials have been increasingly transparent about voting mechanics to help boost confidence for the state’s 3.5 million registered voters. William Brangham reports.

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