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Voters Divide in Jones County and Beyond
In Jones County and nearby towns voters express apathy and preference as signs for local sheriff candidates appear alongside presidential loyalties. Residents name Bush or Gore, cite jobs and economy, and many plan to cast ballots or vote absentee. The piece captures varied views from Leon to Dan Kurth and Barbara McKern, reflecting a nationwide pre election mood.
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Jones County
Wyoming
Mark Denniston
al Willman
Kenny Walters
Walters Lumber
Kenny
Bush
White House
al Gore
Iowa City
Gore
John Wilch
Mount Vernon Community
John
Clinton
Dave Mott
Mount Vernon Insurance
Green Party
Ralph Nader
Dave
Steve Neal
Neal
France
Carol Dillard
Dan Kurth
Mechanicsville
Dan
Re- Dan
Riggan
Oxford
Tina
Matt
Mercytown City
Barbara McKern
Marion