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District 18 House Candidates Debate

District 18 House Candidates Debate

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Legislative candidates for District 18 met in a forum Thursday night at RTEC in Yankton.
Legislators were asked how they could help keep young people in the state.
House candidate, Republican Jean Hunhoff says it comes down to what young people want…

Democrat Ryan Cwach says economic issues have a real impact on young people…

Republican Max Farver says family ties can help bring people back..

Democrat Terry Crandall was not at the forum. He has been deployed with the Red Cross to North Carolina.
Two of the four will be elected in next months election.

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