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Churchgoers participate in a procession at the Holy Apostles Church in Milwaukee, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020. For decades, Roman Catholic voters have been a pivotal swing vote in U.S. presidential elections, with a majority backing the winner — whether Republican or Democrat — nearly every time. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
In battleground states, Catholics are a pivotal swing vote

By David Crary Sep. 22, 2020 09:03 AM EDT

Churchgoers participate in a procession at the Holy Apostles Church in Milwaukee, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020. For decades, Roman Catholic voters have been a pivotal swing vote in U.S. presidential elections, with a majority backing the winner, whether Republican or Democrat, nearly every time. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
In battleground states, Catholics are a pivotal swing vote

By David Crary Sep. 22, 2020 08:03 AM EDT