More significant to the political dynamics at play, however, is how the civilian overseas vote has eclipsed military voters abroad.
“As it turns out, there are more overseas civilian voters than there are military voters,” said Michael McDonald, a University of Florida political science professor.
GOP congressmen suing their own stateIn the Pennsylvania case, the dispute is over how overseas ballots are being vetted.
Democrats, who intervened in the case, argue that the Republican lawmakers’ request could disenfranchise “tens of thousands” of overseas voters, including those in uniform.
“Our lawsuit does not in any way affect military voters’ right to vote, which is protected by federal law under UOCAVA.
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