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Author: Natalie Tennant

Natalie E. Tennant served as the secretary of state of West Virginia from 2009 to 2017.
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‘Put Heart and Soul Into Upholding Democracy’: An Election Official on What It Takes

Natalie Tennant

Reflections from a former secretary of state—on her time in office and her work today as an advocate and champion for free and fair elections.

“Government shouldn’t be a hands-off, secret system where only a few are allowed to participate. I saw the need for different voices and ideas.”

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