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Rep. Emmer Defends State-Based Election System
Filed: Feb 16, 2026 at 12:02 PM ET
Summary: Tom Emmer responds to Trump's call for nationalized elections, emphasizing state control.
WHO: Tom Emmer
WHAT: Defends state-based elections system
WHEN: Feb 16, 2026 at 10:35 AM ET
WHERE: Minnesota
WHY: To counter Trump's proposal for nationalizing elections
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