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Competitive House Race in District 19

Competitive House Race in District 19

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The District 19 House race has five republican candidates competing for the two slots that will move from the primary to the general election ballot in November.
Drew Peterson of Salem says he wants to keep a farmer in the legislature….

Peterson says he has a number of issues in mind….

Peterson says he wants to see housing improved in the small towns in the district….

Other candidates in the race include Representative Caleb Finck of Tripp, who is being moved from District 21, Jessica Bahmuller of Alexandria, Roger Hofer of Bridgewater and Michael Doyle of Parkston.

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