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Harris County Experiences Lowest Voter Turnout For Tuesday’s Election

Andrew Schneider

Posted on November 8, 2017 · A small portion of the population cast a ballot in Tuesday's election considering there were no city or countywide offices up for election.

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Transgender Woman Wins Virginia House Seat, Making History

Associated Press

Posted on November 8, 2017 · Roem will be the first transgender member of the House of Delegates

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