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People vote during early voting at the Oklahoma County Election board in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, Oct., 28, 2026.
By Ava Martinez
USA-ELECTION/TEXAS
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 woman holds a "turn Texas Blue" sign to passing cars across from the Texas State Capitol during early voting ahead of the November 3rd US midterm elections in Austin, Texas, US, October 27, 2026. REUTERS/Mike Segar
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