ANDERSON, Ind. — Will Linda Smith do a good job as county recorder?
- Yes, she has the experience and has always done a good job
- No, we needed to keep Shelton to change county government
- Don't know anything about her
National News
December 18, 2012
Poll question for Tuesday, Dec. 18
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