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Melrose 2020 Election Results: Voters Double Up For Ed Markey
There was a high turnout in what was a very unique state primary, particularly in Melrose.

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There was a high turnout in what was a very unique state primary, particularly in Melrose.

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Two of the state's major universities help make up the top 10.
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