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“The Commonwealth Attorney should be an advocate for the best interest of the people of Rappahannock County— especially victims of crime who need to know the law is on their side.
“As your next Commonwealth Attorney, I intend to listen to your concerns and to be an aggressive spokesman for you. I ask for your support in my campaign and your vote on November 8th.
By Authority of David L. Konick
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