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“Every citizen's vote should count in America, not just the votes of partisan insiders in the Electoral College. The Electoral College was necessary when communications were poor, literacy was low and voters lacked information about out-of-state figures, which is clearly no longer the case.”

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Gene Green
Gene Green

Gene Green is an experienced U.S. Representative, born on October 17, 1947. He represents Texas's 29th congressional district and has dedicated his political career to advocating for energy and environmental policies, particularly in the fields of renewable energy and nuclear power. His policy initiatives and legislative work have had a significant impact on U.S. energy policy. more

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