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Mic McGuire (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Kansas House of Representatives to represent District 60. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

McGuire completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Mic McGuire was born in Atchison, Kansas. He graduated from Emporia High School. He earned a bachelor's degree from Emporia State University in 1978, a graduate degree from the Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music in 1982, and graduated from the Saint Paul School of Theology in 2002. His career experience includes working as an opera singer and pastor.^[1]

McGuire has been affiliated with the following organizations:^[1]

Emporia Chamber of Commerce
Lyon County Historical Museum
ACLU
Moms Demand Action
United Methodist Church
NAACP

Elections

2024

See also: Kansas House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Kansas House of Representatives District 60

Incumbent Mark Schreiber defeated Mic McGuire in the general election for Kansas House of Representatives District 60 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mark Schreiber (R)	58.0	4,948
		Mic McGuire (D)	42.0	3,580

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 8,528
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 60

Mic McGuire advanced from the Democratic primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 60 on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mic McGuire	100.0	582

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 582
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 60

Incumbent Mark Schreiber defeated Will Spencer in the Republican primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 60 on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mark Schreiber	64.4	1,105
	Submit photo	Will Spencer	35.6	610

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,715
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Endorsements

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2022

See also: Kansas House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Kansas House of Representatives District 60

Incumbent Mark Schreiber defeated Mic McGuire in the general election for Kansas House of Representatives District 60 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mark Schreiber (R)	55.3	3,649
		Mic McGuire (D)	44.7	2,953

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 6,602
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 60

Mic McGuire advanced from the Democratic primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 60 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mic McGuire	100.0	1,693

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,693
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 60

Incumbent Mark Schreiber advanced from the Republican primary for Kansas House of Representatives District 60 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mark Schreiber	100.0	2,512

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,512
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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Mic McGuire completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by McGuire's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a retired Pastor with 35+ years of community service around the state of Kansas. I had an international operatic career before I went into the ministry. I was raised in Emporia, Kansas which is part of my District and the people of the 60th District are my people. My people are struggling in the 60th District. We have an average household income of $56,000 tops, but that includes all the wealthier people who live in this District. The middle class, lower middle class and working poor are still being burdened with taxes that are too high. These people don't include the 5,000 who live in poverty within the District or surrounding areas. I'm tired of my people struggling. Both my wife and I grew up as lower middle class or working poor families. I have never forgotten my roots on the East side of Emporia which is one of the 4 areas where people struggle to pay rent/mortgage, utilities, food for their families, etc. I still have classmates who are working to make ends meet and they still live on the East side of town. The gap between the haves and the have nots has got to change, with the have nots receiving more of the fruits of their labor. Whether it be through tax relief, higher wages, more job training, the "have nots" deserve to have more.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Freedom and Justice
Individual Freedom - All U.S. Citizens are entitled to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Women and the LGBTQ community should have freedom over their own bodies.
Freedom and Justice must include the right to vote.
Education and Economy Public Education is guaranteed by the Kansas Constitution and must be supported. Education leads to opportunities for economic prosperity. I do not support school vouchers. I don't support banning books, because it limits free speech.
Medicaid Expansion makes "uncommonly good sense." 1. Offers affordable healthcare for 150,000 Kansans, including 7400 Veterans. 2. Creates jobs and boosts the economy by keeping some of our federal tax dollars in state. 3. Supports rural hospitals and healthcare throughout Kansans 4. Offers a dose of compassion from the state to its citizens. It's time for some "uncommonly good sense."

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Along with those I've already mentioned, we need to take a serious look at gun violence and create gun sense laws that will protect our homes, schools and public at large.

Legalizing marijuana - Over 70% favor legalizing marijuana for both medicinal and recreational use. Legalizing marijuana creates a cash crop, a tax base, medical care, and will lower the incarcerated population.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I have a mentor named Young Ho Chun, an American citizen born in South Korea. I refer to him as my Apostle Paul. He was an example of Christ for me. My life has been full of mentors who influenced me to greater understanding.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

If I had to suggest a starting point on literature, I would suggest The U S Constitution and The Kansas Constitution. That is what I'm supposed to protect if I'm elected.

Any book or movie that speaks the "truth" about history, freedom and social justice would help them understand me. For social justice, "Shirley" was the most recent movie I watched, but I have enjoyed many others like "Hidden Figures," "Harriet."

I would invite anyone to email me if they have a specific question about my political philosophy.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

"Service" - As a citizen with 35 years of community service, I have proven myself as a leader and volunteer

"Knowledge" - I know my District and its people. I grew up here.

"Knowing the issues" - As a Pastor I have known the issues of Kansans and seen first hand what is not being addressed for our people.

"Consensus-building" - Though difficult in this polarized era, consensus doesn't mean that everyone will agree, but that everyone can live with the decisions that are made. Consensus-building creates a place where everyone has a voice and everyone knows they have been heard.

"Good steward of taxpayer's money" - As a self-employed singer, I understood taxes and the need to budget wisely. As a Pastor, the churches I led always knew we were going to have a balanced budget and would use the people's money as God intended. None of the churches I led went into debt.

"Balancing act" - Probably the most difficult part for any leader, knowing how to address the needs of everyone without making anyone feel left out or left behind.

"A Representative represents." Representatives are not demi-gods or dictators. The Representative must always have one foot in their district while working in Topeka.

"Transparency" - Representatives should always be willing to address issues with their constituents, explain their votes and even seek out the opinion of their voters on key issues. This is a representative government.

"Accountability" - The Representative must always be accountable to the people.

"Attendance is Required" - If a Representative is absent they must inform their constituents why they were absent, and then give an answer to how they would have voted if they missed a vote.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Compassion, Commitment and Conviction
I love my fellow human being and I am committed to making their lives better. My conviction - I will bend, but I will not break when it comes to freedom and justice for all.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Representatives should introduce bills and resolutions, offer amendments and serve on committees. They should also be informed of bills that are coming to the floor.

The House, which is the People's House, must always be listening to and taking care of the people. They cannot be concerned with profit margins for campaign donors at the expense of their constituents. The people's pocketbooks are just as important as the corporate pocketbooks.

Representatives have a duty to their caucus, to support their caucus. If a Representative can't support their caucus, the Representative may not be in the right party.

What legacy would you like to leave?

A person who did as much good as he could for as many people as he could.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Although I vaguely remember the first space flight May 5, 1961, when I was 6, the Assassination of John F. Kennedy wrang in my head for many years. I was 8, going on 9.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Paper Boy - 1 year. I then became a shoe shine boy for 1 year. At 14 I worked at an A&W Root Beer stand. At 16 I became a stocker at a grocery store, where I became the #1 sacker in the first week. If you don't hear the humor in #1 sacker, you don't know grocery stores. The #1 sacker is not the best sacker. The #1 sacker is the new guy.

What is your favorite book? Why?

I do not have a favorite. The Wounded Healer by Henri J. M. Nouwen helped guide me in my ministry, but it's not my favorite.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Papageno from The Magic Flute/Die Zauberflote - Papageno is considered the "jeder mann," the every man. He can relate to everyone and he doesn't take himself too seriously.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Amazing Grace

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Recovering from childhood sexual abuse. PTSD isn't only for military personnel. Overcoming Childhood trauma is an ever and ongoing struggle.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

The ideal relationship can only happen when all parties are willing to address the issues in such a way that all parties are heard and understood. Though we talk about co-equal branches of Government, the House has different duties than the Governor. Though the Governor can veto legislation, the House can vote to overrided the veto. Through negotiation the governor and the state legislature can work together.

In our current political state of conflict there needs to be a return to consensus building.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

The economy will always be at the forefront

Inividual freedom for women and all minorities, including the right to vote
Education
Medicaid Expansion/Healthcare

The water crisis plaguing our state

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

No. It's necessary they have a desire to serve the people who elect them. They need a commitment to the rule of law. They need a commitment to the constitution.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Yes. But in this polarized environment that can be difficult. In my experience as a Pastor, I was always aware of the need to listen.

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Kansas State Senator Gerald L. "Jerry" Karr
I knew the Karr family growing up. Senator Karr's youngest brother was my best friend in high school. I visited their farm many times. I appreciated his legacy of working with both city and country.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

No.

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

As a Pastor, I heard too many stories of struggle. The most recent story I heard was from a female classmate of mine who is 68. She's still working and lives in a trailer home. I asked her if she was happy. Her response was telling. She said, "I have no choice. I'd like to take some time off to be with my children and grandchildren, but I have to work." She said, "My mother worked until a year before she died, just to make ends meet. She was 76." The economic desparity between rich and poor has to be addressed.
The last funeral I did for a military veteran who killed himself after suffering from PTSD continues to expose the need to address mental illness. Suicide is affecting all walks of life - teenagers who have been bullied, Veterans, Farmers.

Tell us your favorite joke.

I love dad jokes. Pick one and tell me it and I'll laugh, or maybe groan.

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

The Governor is granted certain powers in the case of emergency, especially when the legislature is not in session. I don't think those powers should be curtailed, especially in Kansas where one party holds a supermajority. Our branches of government need to work together, not to diminish the role of the other.

What is the first bill you would introduce if elected?

1. A bodily autonomy bill that would guarantee everyone has freedom over their own bodies. This bill would encompass all persons, but highlight the necessity for women and transgender people to have freedom over their own bodies.
2. To legalize marijuana, if not completely, at least for medicinal purposes. The majority of Kansans are in favor of legalizing marijuana. We know from othe states, marijuana is a cash crop that will create a whole new tax base.

What committees interest you?

Education - Because I believe education leads to econonmic prosperity for any individual, I believe my efforts to support education would be useful.

Health and Human Services - I believe Medicaid Expansion should be passed, because the mental and physical health of our people should be important to all of us.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

I expect full transparency of personal holdings and wealth.

I expect full transparency about how tax payers' money is being spent.

Government has a responsibility to use the people's money wisely and efficiently.

I am fiscally responsible for my own budget and I should be fiscally responsible with the people's money.

Would a state ballot initiative process be good or bad for your state?

Yes. Because the current Kansas legislature is stuck, a state ballot initiative could be the only way for the people to get what they want and/or need.

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2022

Mic McGuire completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by McGuire's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I grew up in Emporia. I graduated from the public schools of Emporia and Emporia State University. I enjoyed an internation operatic career and then entered the ministry. I am a retired United Methodist Pastor. Pamela and I are parents to two children and we have 3 grandchildren.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Though I am a person of faith and Pastor who cherishes life, I am fully behind a woman's autonomy. Thus I am pro-choice.
I am running because it's TIME to change the political atmosphere in Topeka.
It's TIME for Taxes that are fair and just, Individual rights that are guaranteed for all, Medicaid expansion through high quality affordable healthcare and Education, Environment and Economy as a 3 cord rope leading us into the future where all can grow and prosper, while taking care of this land that was made for you and me.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Education, Environment, Children's Safety

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Mic McGuire campaign contribution history
Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Kansas House of Representatives District 60	Lost general	$12,228	$0
2022	Kansas House of Representatives District 60	Lost general	$29,280	$0
Grand total			$41,508	$0
Sources: OpenSecrets, Federal Elections Commission *This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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Current members of the Kansas House of Representatives

Leadership

Speaker of the House:Daniel Hawkins

Majority Leader:Chris Croft

Minority Leader:Brandon Woodard

Representatives

District 1

Dale Helwig (R)

District 2

Kenneth Collins (R)

District 3

Chuck Smith (R)

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Rick James (R)

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Carrie Barth (R)

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Samantha Poetter (R)

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Dan Goddard (R)

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Chris Croft (R)

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Fred Gardner (R)

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Suzanne Wikle (D)

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Ron Bryce (R)

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Doug Blex (R)

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Duane Droge (R)

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Charlotte Esau (R)

District 15

Lauren Bohi (R)

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Linda Featherston (D)

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Jo Ella Hoye (D)

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Cindy Neighbor (D)

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Stephanie Clayton (D)

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Mari-Lynn Poskin (D)

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Jerry Stogsdill (D)

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Lindsay Vaughn (D)

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Susan Ruiz (D)

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Jarrod Ousley (D)

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Rui Xu (D)

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Chip VanHouden (R)

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Sean Tarwater (R)

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Carl Turner (R)

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Heather Meyer (D)

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Laura Williams (R)

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Louis Ruiz (D)

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Pam Curtis (D)

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Carolyn Caiharr (R)

District 34

Valdenia Winn (D)

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Wanda Paige (D)

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Lynn Melton (D)

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Melissa Oropeza (D)

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Timothy Johnson (R)

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Angela Stiens (R)

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David Buehler (R)

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Pat Proctor (R)

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Lance Neelly (R)

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Bill Sutton (R)

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Barbara Ballard (D)

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Mike Amyx (D)

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Brooklynne Mosley (D)

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Ronald Ellis (R)

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Dan Osman (D)

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Nikki McDonald (D)

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Kyle McNorton (R)

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Megan Steele (R)

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Jesse Borjon (R)

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Kirk Haskins (D)

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Ken Corbet (R)

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Tobias Schlingensiepen (D)

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Virgil Weigel (D)

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John Alcala (D)

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Alexis Simmons (D)

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Rebecca Schmoe (R)

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Sean Willcott (R)

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Allen Reavis (R)

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Lewis Bloom (R)

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Shawn Chauncey (R)

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Sydney Carlin (D)

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Angel Roeser (R)

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Nathan Butler (R)

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Clarke Sanders (R)

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Greg Wilson (R)

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Steven Howe (R)

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Avery Anderson (R)

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Rick Wilborn (R)

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Mike King (R)

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Will Carpenter (R)

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Brad Barrett (R)

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Kristey Williams (R)

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Robyn Essex (R)

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Webster Roth (R)

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Bill Rhiley (R)

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Blake Carpenter (R)

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Leah Howell (R)

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Henry Helgerson (D)

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Ford Carr (D)

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Steven Brunk (R)

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Silas Miller (D)

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Susan Estes (R)

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Sandy Pickert (R)

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KC Ohaebosim (D)

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Steve Huebert (R)

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Emil Bergquist (R)

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John Carmichael (D)

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Leo Delperdang (R)

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Tom Sawyer (D)

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Tom Kessler (R)

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Nick Hoheisel (R)

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Cyndi Howerton (R)

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Susan Humphries (R)

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Daniel Hawkins (R)

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Joe Seiwert (R)

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Kyler Sweely (R)

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Angela Martinez (D)

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Paul Waggoner (R)

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Jill Ward (R)

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Lisa Moser (R)

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Dawn Wolf (R)

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Brandon Woodard (D)

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Troy Waymaster (R)

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Ken Rahjes (R)

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Barbara Wasinger (R)

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Sherri Brantley (R)

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Kevin Schwertfeger (R)

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Gary White (R)

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Kyle Hoffman (R)

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Adam Turk (R)

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Jason Goetz (R)

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Adam Smith (R)

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