Northern Exposure

Democracy in America

Season 3, Episode 15, Aired 2/24/92

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The mayoral incumbent, Holling, faces opposition from an old friend with a long memory. Chris grows eloquent over the democratic process. Ed worries over casting his first vote. Election commissioners Joel and Maggie argue over the décor of the polling place. '

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Barry Corbin

Maurice J. Minnifield
Janine Turner

Mary Margaret "Maggie" O'Connell
John Corbett

Christopher "Chris in the Morning" Danforth Stevens

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Politics hits the town of Cicely in the 1st Mayoral Race ever!

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By mangofish26, Nov 30, 2008 Report Abuse

If you like politics and Northern Exposure then this should rank as one of the all time best episodes in the series. Ed has never voted and develops a tic and goes to see Joel where we find out that Holling as always been Mayor and this is the 1st time the town is voting for the office. Ruth Anne pegs Joel and Maggie as election officials heading up the mayoral election and watch the sparks fly! We also get to know who's the Republican and who's the Democrat b/t those 2 in a very funny exchange. One of the more touching aspects if watching Chris, who can't vote speak beautifully on the subject or as Ruth Anne puts it "wrapping himself in the star spangled banner." Awesome episode from the writing, acting, and snow filled shots of Cicely.moreless

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- Music: - "J'ai Fait Une Grosse Error (I Made a Big Mistake)" by Jimmy Newman - "Fanfare for the Common Man" composed by Aaron Copland - "Guitar Boogie" by Arthur Smith - "America the Beautiful" by The American Boys Choir - "The Hobo" by Doc Watson - "Appalachian Spring" composed by Aaron Copland - "Crazy" by Mike Auldridge - "This Is My Country" by The American Boys Choir Edit
- This episode was nominated for Outstanding Writing for a Drama. Edit
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- Joel: What's the difference between an election commissioner and an election supervisor? Ruth-Anne: The town charter is a little vague on that point. As near as I can make out, the commissioner organizes elections and the supervisor oversees them. Maggie: So I have to submit everything for his approval? Ruth-Anne: Certainly not. Joel: Why not? Ruth-Anne: Frankly, she wouldn't stand for it and neither would I. Edit
- Joel: You look beautiful, just like you always do. Maggie: Really? Joel: Yes. Can I let them in now? Edit
- Ed: (about the experience of voting) It was sorta like the first time I was with Lightfeather, only that was just between me and her, and afterwards I felt light. This was between me and Cicely, and now I feel...bigger. Edit
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