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Voter registration plunges for both parties in US as coronavirus hinders sign-up drives

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This story is from Miami herald by Don Sweeney:

New voter sign-ups are flatlining for both Democrats and Republicans across the United States as coronavirus restrictions paralyze registration drives.

A Center for Election Innovation & Research report found registrations across 11 states fell 70% in April 2020 from April 2016 figures, USA Today reported.

Voter advocacy groups say registrations, volunteer activity and donations to Democratic groups have surged during protests over the in-custody death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on Memorial Day, CNBC reported.

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