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11 Fun Facts About Erin and Ben Napier, the Couple Who Star on HGTV's Home Town
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Ben Had Run For City Council in Laurel, MS, and Lost

After doubting his place in student ministry and before starting Home Town, Ben decided to run for city council in Laurel, MS, but lost the vote and was devastated. According to Erin's blog, Ben felt "unmoored and aimless." He continued his job at the ministry until the couple were approached by HGTV.

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