$400 million for states to protect 2020 elections is included in stimulus deal - CNNPol... - 0 views
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The massive stimulus package unveiled Wednesday includes $400 million to help states safely conduct the 2020 election amid the coronavirus pandemic, but doesn't spell out any specific changes to voting that need to be made, according to a draft obtained by CNN.
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State officials have said in recent weeks that they'll need more funding from Washington to pull off the changes needed to conduct a fair and safe presidential election in November. The stimulus would serve as a $400 million down payment so states can start tackling the problem.