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Reporter Austin Rowlader with the Northern Michigan Journalism Collaborative has confirmed through public records that at least six people have had their voter registration status canceled in the "Qualified Voter Files" by Antrim County Clerk Victoria Bishop.
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Steve Carmody
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Michigan Public
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