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Title: Election Day, III
Prompt: voter suppression
Word Count: 100
“Irregularities? I’ve been deliberately ignoring the news - “ Severus gestured at the pile of caterers’ brochures, musicians’ audition spheres, pictures of floral arrangements, and (of course) cake catalogues. “ - for obvious reasons.”
“I wish I could.” Minerva gulped her wine and sighed. “Polling stations have been closed in Whig-leaning areas, while younger voters have had their registrations questioned. One of my nieces was told she was a ghost when she attempted to register, and she’s as solid as you or I!”
“Sir Nicholas did attempt to vote a few years ago - “
“In 1991,” said Minerva, looking less than pleased.
Prompt: voter suppression
Word Count: 100
“Irregularities? I’ve been deliberately ignoring the news - “ Severus gestured at the pile of caterers’ brochures, musicians’ audition spheres, pictures of floral arrangements, and (of course) cake catalogues. “ - for obvious reasons.”
“I wish I could.” Minerva gulped her wine and sighed. “Polling stations have been closed in Whig-leaning areas, while younger voters have had their registrations questioned. One of my nieces was told she was a ghost when she attempted to register, and she’s as solid as you or I!”
“Sir Nicholas did attempt to vote a few years ago - “
“In 1991,” said Minerva, looking less than pleased.