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Beto O'Rourke is working to combat GOP voter suppression efforts in Texas
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How it works: The program is being launched by the voting organization Powered by People, which O'Rourke founded.
What they're saying: "In knowing that they can get away with subverting democracy, Republican leaders in this state are growing more and more emboldened in the effort to restrict the rights of Texans," O'Rourke told Axios in a statement. There has been speculation that he may challenge Gov. Greg Abbott next year.
It will start in 10 counties: Harris, Bexar, Webb, Tarrant, El Paso, Travis, Parker, Wise, Kaufman and Taylor, according to a release. It will expand to others in the coming days and weeks.
Texans living in those counties can call (915) 209-7799 or use a QR code to schedule a time for one of over 1,000 participating volunteer deputy registrars to drive to them and help them register to vote.
What they're saying: "In knowing that they can get away with subverting democracy, Republican leaders in this state are growing more and more emboldened in the effort to restrict the rights of Texans," O'Rourke told Axios in a statement. There has been speculation that he may challenge Gov. Greg Abbott next year.
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