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Pope Leo requests absentee ballot for Illinois midterms
Original: Pope Leo requested an absentee ballot in Illinois to vote in the midterms
Pope Leo, the US-born pontiff from Chicago, has requested an absentee ballot in Illinois so he can vote in the upcoming midterm elections. The move means the head of the Catholic Church will take part in American domestic politics from the Vatican, prompting discussion about his continued ties to his home state and how he might vote.
Why now: It is unusual for a sitting pope to participate in US elections, drawing attention to his American roots and the midterm campaign.
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