The firehouse primary, scheduled for May 30, will determine which Republican candidates in a divided Republican party will secure a spot on the ticket for three open Lynchburg City Council seats.
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Attorney general asked to weigh in on Lynchburg Republicans’ firehouse primary attempt
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Lynchburg Republicans move forward with firehouse primary plan for upcoming city council elections
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Judge dismisses Lynchburg suit over redistricting
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