Erie lawmaker introduces same-day voter registration bill
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A woman votes at the Salvation Army in Philadelphia's 7th Council District. (Kevin Cook/for WHYY)
Turnout in last month’s Pennsylvania Primary Election was a dismal 19.08 percent of registered voters.
Looking to boost balloting, state Rep. Ryan Bizzarro, D-Erie, has introduced a bill allowing same-day registration to vote. He laid out the case with NewsWorks Tonight host Dave Heller.
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