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    Roeser defeats Zito after controversial campaign

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    By AJ Shaw and Emma Loura

    Republicans Brad Starnes and Angel Roeser gather with supporters at a watch party Tuesday night at Mojo’s Beach Bar in Aggieville. Starnes unseated Democratic state Sen. Usha Reddi, while Roeser won her race in Kansas House District 67 against Democratic challenger Kim Zito. Staff photo by Emma Loura
    Kim Zito, the Democratic candidate for District 67 of the Kansas House of Representatives, kisses Katie Allen while taking a phone call during a Riley County Democrats watch party Tuesday evening at the Sunset Zoo in Manhattan. Zito lost his race to Republican challenger Angel Roeser.
    Staff photo by Lewis Marien

    A Republican will retain the District 67 seat in the Kansas House of Representatives.

    Angel Roeser defeated Democratic opponent Kim Zito on Tuesday with nearly 53% of the vote and will replace incumbent Republican Rep. Mike Dodson in January.

    “I just want to thank the voters for showing up and trusting me,” she said. “I can’t wait to roll up my sleeves and work hard in Topeka.”

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