Synopsis

Hooterville prides itself on being the very first community to send its political ballots to the state. Pip Winslow, from Crabwell Corners, is already taking wagers that his town will surpass them this year, citing their newly installed automatic voting machine. Even so, Hooterville’s longstanding lead may be lost due to a quarrel between Kate and Selma Plout. Selma has declared her intention to submit her ballot late in the day simply to frustrate Kate. A letter from the Governor arrived addres