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Mar 2020
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What’s the Deal with Delegates?

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Today’s question: What’s the deal with delegates?

Tune in to this week's "How To Vote In America" episode for delegate math 101.

NOTE: Hey folks, we're taking a pause from this podcast to focus on our coronavirus coverage. We will continue the series as soon as we can and will let you know when we're coming back. Thanks for your patience and support!

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