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Precincts: Howell Host el Shaffrai Chester Gap . 89 36 20 Flint Hill . 108 67 «5 Amissville . 61 121 43 Washington . 187 187 ■>*> Sperryville . 83 153 44 Woodville . 71 115 46
Totals . 659 679 2V»
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