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November 3, 2024
Eight Haredi Races To Watch This Election Day
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Elections
November 3, 2024
Eight Haredi Races To Watch This Election Day
With the rapid growth of the Haredi community and its outsize political influence in local and statewide races with national implications, more eyes are on this community than ever.
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