Richmond Times-Dispatch

08/06/04

The Amish live without electricity, cars, telephones, and usually, without voting. But Republicans are seeking them out as they try to sign up every possible supporter in presidential battleground states. An estimated 180,000 Amish live in 28 states and Ontario. A majority of America's Amish live in key swing states such as Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin. More than 55,000 live in Ohio and an estimated 27,000 live in Lancaster County, Pa...

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Informant: Thomas L. Knapp