Elrod Comes to Speedway

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Poll worker Dean Farmer (top) and the Chapman family were greeted by Jon Elrod at the Presbyterian Church.

Photo by Jay Thompson

(posted Mar 11)

Jon Elrod continues his push to win the Seventh District US Congressional Seat during the afternoon by stopping at various polling sites. Speedway voters seemed to be taken back when exiting the doors at John Knox Presbyterian Church to see Elrod greeting and conversing with people. Elrod explained he selected this location because it contained three precincts giving him a broader scope to reach more voters.

Elrod greeted the John and Julie Chapman, who came to vote. For the Chapmans the special election served as a tool to teach their daughter Lindsay about the importance of voting.

One constituent complained about being a victim of copper theft that cost him $50,000. Elrod showed signs of empathy as he discussed his own personal experience of being a victim to copper theft.