Michael Morgan (American politician)

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Michael Morgan is an American politician from Vermont. He defeated Democratic Speaker Mitzi Johnson in the 2020 Vermont House of Representatives election. [1]

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In the November 3, 2020 general election, unofficial reported totals showed Mitzi Johnson losing her seat in the two-member Grand Isle-Chittenden district, with Republican incumbent Leland Morgan winning 2,768 votes, his nephew and fellow Republican Michael Morgan winning 2,619 votes, and Johnson trailing with 2,601. Johnson requested a recount, which affirmed Michael Morgan's victory by a 20 vote (2,627 - 2,601) margin. [2]

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References

  1. "Representative Michael Morgan". legislature.vermont.gov. Retrieved 2023-05-04.
  2. accessed 4 April 2021