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By Mary Ann Kuhn

Rappahannock News Writer

Rep. Eric I. Cantor’s million-dollar campaign paid off as the incumbent Republican congressman won reelection in the 7th District to a second term with nearly 70 percent of the vote, but he lost Rappahannock County to Democratic challenger and county resident Ben L. "Cooter" Jones.

Congressman Cantor, who raised nearly $1.3 million, about 10 times the amount Mr. Jones raised, received 113,396 votes compared to 49,435 received by Mr. Jones.

A smiling and jubilant Mr. Cantor raised his thumbs in the air after winning his House of Representatives seat. He was one of

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