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2011-07-12

California's 36th congressional district

Voters in California's 36th congressional district go to the polls for a special election to replace former Rep. Jane Harman with Democrat Janice Hahn defeating Republican Craig Huey.

Sources: AP via ''Houston Chronicle Politico

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