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Tim Sheehy Shoots Down Trump's Call for Elections Takeover

Sheehy said he opposes federalizing elections and supports voter ID.

Tim Sheehy Shoots Down Trump's Call for Elections Takeover
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Sen. Tim Sheehy said he opposes federalizing elections, responding to President Donald Trump’s call for Republicans to take control of voting in at least 15 jurisdictions. Sheehy said federalizing elections would require a constitutional amendment, while voicing support for voter ID.

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