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Secure the vote: The Canton Group works to protect the integrity of elections | Afro

By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO Since the controversial presidential election of 2016, significant concerns surrounding the security and validity of election results have risen among American voters, according to The Canton Group, a business technology services firm based in Baltimore. The firm has also cited increased voter apprehension in recent years, asserting the […]

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