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Richard Vasgaard of Centerville Seeks District 17 House Seat

Richard Vasgaard of Centerville Seeks District 17 House Seat

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The two House seats in District 17 are open this year due to incumbents Nancy Rasmussen of Hurley and Ray Ring of Vermillion both being term limited.
Republican Richard Vasgaard of Centerville decided the time is right..

Vasgaard says he has been watching a few issues….

Vasgaard says getting out to talk to voters has been difficult…

Others in the race include republican Sydney Davis of Burbank and democrats Caitlin Collier and Al Leber of Vermillion.

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