Running for Re-Election in a New District

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Representative Richard Vasgaard Photo: WNAX

New legislative maps approved this year will have some lawmakers moving to new territory.

One of those Representative Richard Vasgaard of Centerville. He was elected from District 17 in 2020, but will be running in District 16 this year….

Vasgaard says there are more miles involved in District 16….

Along with Vasgaard, incumbent Representative Kevin Jensen and challenger Karla Lems both of Canton have also filed for the two House seats.

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