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Nov 2021
7m 42s

What to Watch on Election Day

CNN
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People are voting all over the country today in races where the results could signal what 2022 could be like, especially with the governor’s race in VA. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down how the gubernatorial candidates there spent their final days on the campaign trail. Voters will also decide on some other historic elections today... from re ... Show More
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