Voting Cases Stemming From 2020, 2022 Elections Drag Into 2024 This Week
High-profile cases stemming from the 2020 and 2022 elections will move forward in Pennsylvania and Michigan this week.
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RUSSELL PAYNE
New York, New York
Russell Payne is a Staff Reporter of The New York Sun.
Mr. Payne is a political reporter at The New York Sun. He covers a broad range of topics including New York State and New York City.
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