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"path": "/thought-leader/opinion/2026-05-04-remember-remember-the-4th-of-november/",
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"4 November",
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"textContent": "As unpredictable as elections may be, the best outcome for voters in the 4 November local government elections would be an electoral system which incentivises and rewards candidates for consistent engagement with communities rather than media engagement for their political party",
"title": "Remember, Remember the 4th of November"
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