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In today's edition … Liz Goodwin and Hannah Knowles on the volatile battle for control of the Senate … Election deniers hope a hand count in Nevada offers a road map for the future, Amy Gardner reports … Four new polls for four swing districts … … but first …
Eight questions for … House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (D-Md.): More than 20 years ago the Supreme Court sealed George W. Bush’s victory in the 2000 presidential election amid debates over whether chads were hanging in Florida. In response, Congress passed the Help America Vote Act, legislation to help states fund and administer elections and improve voting technology.
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Hoyer, then the top Democrat on the House Administration Committee, led the bipartisan effort to pass HAVA. He wanted to talk about it’s importance and modern-day election risks. While we had his attention, we also discussed the midterms and if he will run for a leadership position in the next Congress. This conversation has been edited and condensed for length and clarity.
The Early: What was HAVA's biggest success?
Hoyer: It’s biggest success was I think doing away with...
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