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Editorial: Texas Republicans tried to stop voters. They lost.
The ultimate result of the record-breaking turnout we saw last week is anyone’s guess, but one thing is clear: Democracy is winning, and Texas Republicans’ voter suppression efforts are losing.
More than 2 million Texans cast their ballots in the first three days of early voting, often braving long lines in a robust repudiation of the GOP’s sustained campaign to block their paths to the ballot box.
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In-person voting during a pandemic was always going to be challenging and states throughout the country — including several led by Republicans, from Mississippi to Iowa — have acted responsibly, easing restrictions to reduce risk.
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