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A voter walks into the polling place within Greater Middle Baptist Church on the first day of early voting in Memphis, Tennessee on Oct. 14, 2026.
Ava Martinez
Ava Martinez
Reporter · Buffalo, NY
Ava Martinez has spent over 3 years covering community issues in Buffalo, particularly focusing on social justice initiatives and grassroots movements. With a degree in Sociology from the University at Buffalo, she has a deep understanding of the societal factors impacting local neighborhoods. Ava previously worked as a community organizer before transitioning to journalism.
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A voter walks into the polling place at Greater Middle Baptist Church on Oct. 14, the first day of early voting in Memphis, Tenn.
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