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  • Armed men confront voters in a historical illustration of 1874 election violence in Barbour County.
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    The 1874 Election Massacre: confronting Barbour County’s political legacy

    Ever wondered why Barbour County’s local offices are held almost exclusively by Democrats, even as voters here show diverse political preferences in state and national elections? While our U.S. Senators are Republicans, and Barbour County voters regularly support candidates across party lines at the state and national level, our local politics tell a different story:…

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