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In the Pennsylvania Senate Race, What Motivates Voters Is Complicated

In the Pennsylvania Senate Race, What Motivates Voters Is Complicated
A town sign showing iron and steel production is seen in Braddock, Pa., on Sept. 7, 2016. Dominick Reuters/AFP via Getty Images
Salena Zito
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ERIE, Pa.—Every election cycle in America, plenty of people will decide, for one reason or another, not to show up to vote. Their reasons often vary. They may not like either candidate’s personality or may not feel either candidate represents their views—or they just don’t think the government will change, no matter who is in power.

Salena Zito
Salena Zito
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Salena Zito has held a long, successful career as a national political reporter. Since 1992, she has interviewed every U.S. president and vice president, as well as top leaders in Washington, including secretaries of state, speakers of the House and U.S. Central Command generals. Her passion, though, is interviewing thousands of people across the country. She reaches the Everyman and Everywoman through the lost art of shoe-leather journalism, having traveled along the back roads of 49 states.
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