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Election summary [1] | # of candidates | Popular vote | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | New | # | % | |
Elected candidates | 1 | 13 | ? | ? |
Acclaimed candidates | ? | 1 | ||
Defeated candidates | ||||
Total | 10,813 | 100% | ||
Turnout 63.9% |
For complete electoral history, see individual districts
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