Poll workers from both political parties share a longtime tradition of having lunch together at the Cuckoo District voting precinct at Louisa Lodge #113. “At the end of the day, you’re not red, you’re not blue, you’re a person,” said poll worker Darlene Knauf. “We look forward to seeing each other every year,” added poll worker Lynn Engler. From left are poll workers James Books, Darlene Knauf and Lynn Engler. PHOTO BY MITCHELL SASSER
By John Hajduk III More than 30,000 Louisa County voters cast ballots in the Nov. 3 election, weighing in on local and state races with…
I’ve called Louisa home for nearly my entire life and graduated from Louisa County High School with the Class of 2006. Growing up, I had a goal of playing baseball for James Madison University, but life choices took me in a different direction. Through faith, hard work, and the love of my amazing wife and three children, I’ve built a life that I’m now proud of.
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