ROGERS, AR — Nearing the end of what has been a whirlwind election season, one candidate in a race won over what could potentially be the deciding vote, as a 453rd election mailer changed a local man's mind.

Norm Cross had remained staunchly on the fence about the race for a vacant seat on the City Council, unable to decide between Linda Breckenridge and Pat Dorton. Fate swung in Dorton's favor, however, as the 453rd flyer sent to Cross's house sealed the deal.

"This one really convinced me," Cross said. "I wasn't sure who to pick, and the first 452 mailers didn't make the choice any easier. But this 453rd mailer… yeah… it suddenly became so clear. You've got my vote, Pat Dorton."

When asked for comment, Dorton said he was confident his campaign's persistence would pay off. "I'll bury a

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