Battle over rejected ballots

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Battle over rejected ballots

SAVANNA-LA-MAR, Westmoreland - Lawyers representing the Member of Parliament (MP)-elect for Westmoreland Eastern Luther Buchanan are expected to make a second attempt at getting the Westmoreland Parish Court to accept ballots previously ruled as rejected.

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