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Son of former W.Va. Governor loses Charleston Mayor's race.
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| Last Edited | Not in Public Domain May 21, 2003 01:31pm |
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| News Date | Wednesday, May 21, 2003 07:31:19 PM UTC0:0 |
| Description | Jones, energized by $75,000 worth of television ads and $17,000 in mass mailings in the last few weeks of the campaign, overcame Smith’s substantial primary campaign momentum to win.
Jones said he knew he would be victorious on election night after seeing the first precincts tabulated from the West Side, where he won handily.
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He promised to stick with the job, in response to criticism that he had quit too many jobs in his checkered career.
“I know that I’ve done a lot of different things in my life, but I’ll be mayor of this town for four years,” Jones told supporters Tuesday evening. “I’ll devote all of my waking life and focus to making Charleston a better place to live.”
Smith consoled supporters and told them not to be glum. “Don’t look sad. Put a smile on your face,” he told them.
He urged his supporters to help Jones because “he needs all the support we can give him.”
He also thanked supporters and his legion of volunteers. “The volunteers have been fantastic. You’ve all worked very, very hard. It’s been a good experience. I’d do it again and do it the same way.”
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