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“Seniors take voting very seriously, particular[ly] here in Minnesota,” said Stone, who is a part of an AARP grass-roots advocacy team for elections. “This proud tradition must continue.”

The head of a nonprofit government watchdog group said legislators must ensure the largest number of eligible Minnesota voters can cast a ballot.

“Democracy works best when we are all able to participate,” said Jeremy Schroeder, executive director of Common Cause Minnesota.

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