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2008 Election Guide

The Voters Guide was compiled through staff reporting and information provided by the candidates in response to questionnaires from The Washington Post. Questionnaires went to each candidate on the official ballot. Write-in candidates were not included. Some candidates did not respond to the questionnaire, and some responded but did not provide a photo. Candidates are listed alphabetically within each race. The Voters Guide does not endorse any candidate.

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