Now, in the final days before the primary, Cuyahoga County's new election director, Jane Platten, is trying to prepare for every contingency.

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John Platten, who used to work building caravans, says in recent months he has submitted between 60 and 80 applications for jobs and he has not had a single response.

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Platten has reason for concern.

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