UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

(Amendment No.    )

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WINDSTREAM CORPORATION

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		YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT PLEASE VOTE YOUR PROXY TODAY

Dear Stockholder:

According to our latest records, we have not received your voting instructions for the important annual meeting of Windstream Corporation to be held on Wednesday, May 4, 2011. Your vote is extremely important, no matter how many shares you hold. We strongly encourage you to submit your voting instructions immediately and exercise your right to vote.

For the reasons set forth in the proxy statement, dated March 24, 2011, the Board of Directors unanimously recommends that you vote “FOR” Proposals 1, 2, and 4, “1 YR” on Proposal 3, and “AGAINST” Proposals 5 and 6. Please sign, date and return the enclosed proxy card as soon as possible or, alternatively, you can vote via the Internet or telephone (see the instructions below). If you sign and return the enclosed proxy card without indicating a voting choice with respect to each proposal, your shares will be voted as recommended by the Board of Directors.

On behalf of your Board of Directors, thank you for your cooperation and continued support.

Sincerely,

Jeffery R. Gardner

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

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