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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Bill Bryant on Principles & Values
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Republican Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Good Catholic but for separation of church & state. (Feb 2015)
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Loren Culp on Principles & Values
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Republican Governor Challenger:
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- I firmly believe in individual freedom and liberty. (Oct 2020)
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Phil Fortunato on Principles & Values
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| Republican challenger for Governor:
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Senate:
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Maria Cantwell on Principles & Values
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Democratic Jr Senator (WA):
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- Voted with Democratic Party 94.7% of 323 votes. (Sep 2007)
- Voted for Kerry in 2004; he matched Northwest values. (Oct 2006)
- Green turnout for Nader had positive effect on her election. (Oct 2002)
- Voted YES on confirming of Sonia Sotomayor to Supreme Court. (Aug 2009)
- Voted NO on confirming Samuel Alito as Supreme Court Justice. (Jan 2006)
- Voted NO on confirming John Roberts for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. (Sep 2005)
- Supports Hyde Park Declaration of "Third Way" centrism. (Aug 2000)
- New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Senate New Democrat Coalition. (Jan 2001)
- Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2007)
- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (Jan 2017)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Jennifer Ferguson on Principles & Values
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| Democratic candidate for Washington U.S. Senator:
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Susan Hutchison on Principles & Values
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Republican candidate for Washington U. S. Senator:
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- Defines herself by her values, starting with love of country. (Oct 2009)
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Mike Luke on Principles & Values
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| Libertarian candidate for Washington U. S. Senator:
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Dave Strider on Principles & Values
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Independent candidate for Washington U. S. Senator:
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- Forced faith is as hollow as a rotted tree. (Apr 2018)
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Chris Vance on Principles & Values
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- Endorsed by Log Cabin Republicans; supports gay rights. (Nov 2000)
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House:
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Suzan DelBene on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 1):
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- National Dems' "Front line incumbent retention" target. (Oct 2014)
- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Denny Heck on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 10):
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- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
- Impeachment is remedy for personal interests over country. (Dec 2019)
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Jaime Herrera on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 3):
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- Member of the Tea Party movement. (Aug 2012)
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Pramila Jayapal on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 7):
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- First Hindu-American & Indian-American in Congress. (Nov 2016)
- Endorsed by Our Revolution national progressive group. (Nov 2016)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
- Trump betrayed national interest AND corruptly abused power. (Dec 2019)
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Derek Kilmer on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 6):
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- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Rick Larsen on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (WA-2):
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- Supports Hyde Park Declaration of "Third Way" centrism. (Aug 2000)
- New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
- Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2007)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Jim McDermott on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (WA-7):
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- Religious affiliation: Episcopalian. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Oct 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus . (Jan 2001)
- Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Nov 2007)
- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
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Cathy McMorris-Rodgers on Principles & Values
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Republican:
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- Obama promises sound good but won't solve nation's problems. (Jan 2014)
- Obama promises sound good but won't solve nation's problems. (Jan 2014)
- Rated B by the Club for Growth, pro-growth but not targeted. (Sep 2004)
- Recognize Christianity's importance to western civilization. (Dec 2007)
- Member of the House Republican Young Guns. (Sep 2010)
- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
- Member of moderate GOP caucus, the Tuesday Group. (Dec 2015)
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Dan Newhouse on Principles & Values
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Republican House Member (District 4):
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- Judeo-Christian framework is moral; Shariah is a threat. (Sep 2014)
- Young Gun "On the Radar" in national GOP "Drive to245". (Oct 2014)
- Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
- Overturn presidential election due to pandemic voting rules. (Dec 2020)
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Kim Schrier on Principles & Values
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Democrat (District 8):
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- When something is wrong in the world, make it a better place. (Apr 2019)
- Decided to make first run for office after the 2016 election. (Oct 2018)
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David Adam Smith on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (WA-9):
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- Religious affiliation: Christian. (Nov 2000)
- Supports Hyde Park Declaration of "Third Way" centrism. (Aug 2000)
- Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2000)
- New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
- Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2007)
- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (May 2016)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Christine Gregoire on Principles & Values
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Democratic WA Governor:
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- 2004 recount battle determined by absentee ballots. (Sep 2010)
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Jay Inslee on Principles & Values
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Democratic Washington Governor:
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- We need to make decisions based on science and reality. (Mar 2020)
- Washington best state to do business and to be an employee. (Jan 2020)
- Met wife Trudi in high school; 3 kids & 2 grandkids. (Jan 2013)
- Religious affiliation: Protestant. (Nov 2000)
- Supports Hyde Park Declaration of "Third Way" centrism. (Aug 2000)
- New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
- Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2007)
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Doc Hastings on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (WA-4):
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- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the House Republican Young Guns. (Sep 2010)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Dave Reichert on Principles & Values
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Republican Representative (WA-8):
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- Endorsed by Log Cabin Republicans; supports gay rights. (Aug 2012)
- Member of moderate GOP caucus, the Tuesday Group. (Dec 2015)
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Gary Locke on Principles & Values
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Former Democratic Governor (1997-2004); Cabinet (Commerce):
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- Religious affiliation: Protestant. (Nov 2000)
- Member of Democratic Governors Association. (Aug 2001)
- Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2000)
- New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
- Member, National Governors Association/Economic Development. (Jan 2001)
- Member of the Western Governors' Association. (Aug 2001)
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Jennifer Dunn on Principles & Values
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Republican (Until 2004) (District 8):
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- Religious affiliation: Episcopalian. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues. (Jul 2001)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Slade Gorton on Principles & Values
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Republican Senator (Former):
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- Religious affiliation: Episcopalian. (Nov 2000)
- Endorsed by Log Cabin Republicans; supports gay rights. (Nov 2000)
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Jay Inslee on Principles & Values
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Democrat (Gov. run 2012) (District 1):
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- We need to make decisions based on science and reality. (Mar 2020)
- Washington best state to do business and to be an employee. (Jan 2020)
- Met wife Trudi in high school; 3 kids & 2 grandkids. (Jan 2013)
- Religious affiliation: Protestant. (Nov 2000)
- Supports Hyde Park Declaration of "Third Way" centrism. (Aug 2000)
- New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
- Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2007)
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George Nethercutt on Principles & Values
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2004 former Republican challenger; US Representative:
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- Religious affiliation: Presbyterian. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Republican Main Street Partnership . (Jan 2001)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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George Nethercutt on Principles & Values
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Republican (Until 2004) (District 5):
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- Religious affiliation: Presbyterian. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Republican Main Street Partnership . (Jan 2001)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Linda Smith on Principles & Values
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 3):
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- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Randy Tate on Principles & Values
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 9):
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- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Rick White on Principles & Values
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 1):
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- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Brian Baird on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (WA-3):
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- Religious affiliation: Protestant. (Nov 2000)
- Supports Hyde Park Declaration of "Third Way" centrism. (Aug 2000)
- New Democrat: "Third Way" instead of left-right debate. (Nov 2000)
- Member of Democratic Leadership Council. (Nov 2007)
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Norm Dicks on Principles & Values
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Democratic Representative (WA-6):
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- Religious affiliation: Lutheran. (Nov 2000)
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Bruce Guthrie on Principles & Values
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Libertarian Challenger:
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- Voters were disgusted in 2004 and 60% did not vote. (Oct 2006)
- Lends campaign $1.2 million. (Oct 2006)
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Brad Klippert on Principles & Values
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Republican Challenger:
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- Supports a platform of strong family values. (Jan 2006)
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John Koster on Principles & Values
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| Republican Challenger 2010 (District 2):
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Mike McGavick on Principles & Values
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Republican challenger:
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- Voted for Bush in 2004; to defeat radical Islamic terrorism. (Oct 2006)
- Committed to freedom, limited gov’t, & strength of families. (Jan 2006)
- Campaign’s great cause: rescuing the United States Senate. (Jan 2006)
- Promises a different kind of leadership. (Oct 2005)
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Jack Metcalf on Principles & Values
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Republican (District 2):
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- Religious affiliation: Christian. (Nov 2000)
- Contract with America: 10 bills in 1st 100 days of Congress. (Sep 1994)
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Dino Rossi on Principles & Values
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Republican Challenger (2010):
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- In State Senate, my bills always had bipartisan support. (Sep 2018)
- Lost 2004 race for governor by 133 votes. (Oct 2010)
- Murray is shortchanging voters with 2 debates instead of 6. (Sep 2010)
- Member of the Tea Party movement. (Aug 2010)
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Al Swift on Principles & Values
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| Democrat (retired 1994) (District 2):
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Jolene Unsoeld on Principles & Values
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| Democrat (retired 1994) (District 3):
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Michael Baumgartner on Principles & Values
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| Republican Challenger:
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Patty Murray on Principles & Values
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Democratic Sr Senator (WA):
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- This state is my family and my family is hurting. (Oct 2010)
- Long history of limiting debates with her challengers. (Sep 2010)
- Voted with Democratic Party 96.6% of 322 votes. (Sep 2007)
- Remember that the people we serve go to Denny's. (Jul 2000)
- Voted YES on confirming of Sonia Sotomayor to Supreme Court. (Aug 2009)
- Voted NO on confirming Samuel Alito as Supreme Court Justice. (Jan 2006)
- Voted YES on confirming John Roberts for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. (Sep 2005)
- Religious affiliation: Catholic. (Nov 2000)
- Member of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus . (Jan 2001)
- by MoveOn, for moderate progressive principles. (Sep 2004)
- Religious freedom means no religious registry. (Jan 2017)
- Question Trump on Emoluments clause. (May 2017)
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Marilyn Strickland on Principles & Values
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| Democrat (District 10):
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