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1245:"Timeline"
1239:For voters
1068:Mardetanha
439:Kelapstick
235:Candidate
175:SecurePoll
56:WP:ACE2015
1597:July 2004
1583:elections
1506:Bishzilla
1501:SB Johnny
1461:MZMcBride
1406:Sjakkalle
1081:Shanmugam
583:Thryduulf
403:Callanecc
48:Shortcuts
40:Elections
1748:Category
1521:Ealdgyth
1491:SilkTork
1416:Fuzheado
1243:See the
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241:Neutral
238:Support
202:stewards
181:eligible
119:Timeline
97:election
87:feedback
1516:Collect
1486:Carrite
1130:neutral
1111:support
1050:einsbor
1012:option.
688:Kudpung
331:Keilana
253:Result
244:Oppose
217:Results
80:results
1526:Begoon
1436:Elonka
1393:guides
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1214:Guides
995:28.01%
960:37.49%
925:40.64%
890:43.43%
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828:NE Ent
820:47.01%
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394:70.28%
367:Drmies
358:73.31%
322:74.24%
286:78.46%
167:until
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72:Status
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1645:2010s
1590:2000s
1411:Pldx1
1401:MONGO
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