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Mississippi black voting losses blamed on harassment and intimidation
Jackson reports show violence intimidation and theft edged many black candidates out in the November elections while white voters shifted to support. Affidavits cite poll watcher attacks and misdirected precincts as key factors alongside economic fears and coersive pressure from employers. Leaders vow to strengthen organization and register more blacks for future contests.
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