Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) is calling for Californians to be able to cast ballots with their smartphones, in what would be a substantial overhaul of the Golden State’s electoral system.

State law requires voters to cast ballots either in person or by mail, though Swalwell signaled on Saturday he wants to modernize that in order to “max out democracy.”

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“I want us to be able to vote by phone,” Swalwell said on CNN’s The Story Is with Elex Michaelson . “If we can do our taxes … make our healthcare appointments, you know … do your banking online, you sh

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