Subdistrict 2: Mark Patton Sep 27, 2026 1 hr ago 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Age: 67kAmkDEC@?8mw@>6E@H?ik^DEC@?8m !=2EED>@FE9[ CFC2= r2DD r@F?EJk^Am Mark Patton, Lower Platte South NRD candidate, Subdistrict 2. 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