Wisconsin US Sen. Ron Johnson opposes Trump's call for Republicans to 'take over' elections - WPR
President Trump's call for Republicans to nationalize elections and his administration's immigration enforcement were central points of contention in Johnson's town hall.
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Senator Ron Johnson broke with President Trump’s call to nationalize election administration but reaffirmed support for stricter federal voting standards, including proof of citizenship and limits on mail-in ballots.
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Johnson's version of this story ↗ALSO MENTIONED Jeanine Pirro, US Attorney for the District of Columbia
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