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Report reveals effort to undermine election integrity tool

Season 2023 Episode 156 | 6m 13s

A national tool called the Electronic Registration Information Center helps states verify voter registrations, but a conspiracy theory spread online has inspired many state lawmakers to withdraw from the program. NPR’s Miles Parks speaks with Amna Nawaz about the potential damage to election safety.

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