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Coronavirus budget cuts are a threat to the November election, Philly elections chief warns

Elections officials face significantly increased costs due to new voting machines, major changes to state election law, increased presidential-year turnout, and pandemic-related shifts in voter behavior.

Philadelphia City Commissioner Lisa Deeley, and Deputy Commissioner Nick Custodio, top left, testify at a budget hearing before City Council, including Council President Darrell L. Clarke, bottom left.
Philadelphia City Commissioner Lisa Deeley, and Deputy Commissioner Nick Custodio, top left, testify at a budget hearing before City Council, including Council President Darrell L. Clarke, bottom left.Read morePhiladelphia City Council