Tornado Alley (PROG)

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They want to return to the days when only white male landowners could vote.

In my County the governing body was, until a few years ago, called the Freeholders Board. They changed their name to the Commissioners Board to avoid the old connotation of white male exclusivity.

From AI:
The title change from "freeholder" to "county commissioner" in New Jersey was prompted by the term's historical association with a time when only white male landowners could hold public office. The title "freeholder" was deemed offensive and perpetuated a legacy of disenfranchisement, as it referenced a system that excluded women and people of color. The term also was not widely understood outside of New Jersey, leading to confusion and misunderstandings. The change to "county commissioner" aimed to modernize the title and align with contemporary values of inclusivity and transparency.

a great many Republicans are great believers in voter suppression