LUCKY NARAIN, 28, Yorktown ...

From: The Washington Post | Date: January 6, 2008 | Copyright information

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An Army reservist, registered Republican, former Peace Corps volunteer and product of Virginia public schools, Lucky Narain has a jump on our other potential candidates: He ran as an independent in a special congressional election last month in Virginia's 1st District, which stretches from Fauquier County to Yorktown. After a vigorous campaign, he snagged less than 2 percent of the vote but makes a promise: "There will definitely be a next time."

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