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“Nauseously Optimistic”: The 2026 Vote Through A Legal Lens

Religion News Service·Oct 24, 2026 · 5:08 PM CT
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On a Religion News Service episode, election attorney Jerry Goldfeder tells Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush he's "nauseously optimistic" about the 2026 vote. He covers election law and voter confidence and urges people to vote early and support election workers, noting vigilance won't end on Nov. 3.

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