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Scott McDonell on pressures election officials face in 2022

By Frederica Freyberg | Here & Now

September 16, 2022

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Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell discusses how ongoing court cases, changing state guidance, records requests and threats are affecting planning for the fall election and public confidence in voting.

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