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AUSTIN — In a new federal lawsuit, Democrats are pushing back against the end of straight-ticket voting in Texas, arguing the change is unconstitutional because it will disproportionately affect black and Hispanic voters. The lawsuit against the Texas secretary of state was filed by the Texas Democratic Party, the Webb County Democratic Party and the Democratic campaign arms of the …

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