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New District 17 House Representative

New District 17 House Representative

Chris Kassin Photo: WNAX


Chris Kassin of Vermillion finished first among the three candidates for a District 17 House seat with thirty nine percent of the vote.
He says he tried to be positive during the campaign…..https://on.soundcloud.com/7hz4C

Kassin, a republican, says he listened a lot during the campaign….https://on.soundcloud.com/aUsjR

Kassin says he is undecided on committee assignments…..https://on.soundcloud.com/oMjuc

Bill Shorma of Dakota Dunes was also elected to a District 17 House seat.

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