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Podcast: What’s at stake in the April 21 redistricting referendum

Chris Graham

#TeamAFP convened this week to talk local issues, and one point of focus was the April 21 redistricting referendum.

Crystal Graham pressed me on the underpinnings of the referendum, and gets me to address the concerns of some Democrats that a “Yes” vote would somehow run counter to their little-d democratic ideals.






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Chris Graham

Chris Graham

Chris Graham is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, TikTok, BlueSky, or subscribe to Substack or his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].

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