absentee
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That has allowed the court to uphold an array of Republican priorities, including banning absentee ballot drop boxes last year and affirming the 2011 law all-but ending collective bargaining for most public workers.
From Seattle Times
Some Canadian cities have checked “flipping” by insisting that buyers must live in their new homes for at least one to three years, while luxury condos owned by absentee landlords are subject to tax.
From Los Angeles Times
Hundreds of reservists have pledged to boycott their regular training missions, and the Israel Defense Forces confirmed that the number of absentees was growing.
From Washington Post
Smaller jails aren’t required to have polling stations but must arrange for absentee ballots.
From Seattle Times
Opponents said the new restrictions could hurt candidates, campaign workers, nursing home employees or others who make good-faith efforts to help people obtain and mail absentee ballots.
From Seattle Times
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