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Iowa Democrat who quit race wins seat anyway

Iowa Democrat who quit race wins seat anyway

Summary

Democratic nominee Eric Armstrong won an Iowa state House race on Tuesday, despite suspending his campaign in September for health reasons. He defeated Republican candidate Keith Jones by about nine percentage points, or roughly 865 votes.

Key Facts

  • Eric Armstrong is a retired railroad executive.
  • Armstrong was the Democratic nominee in an Iowa state House District race.
  • He suspended his campaign in September for health reasons.
  • Armstrong defeated Republican candidate Keith Jones.
  • The reported margin was about nine percentage points, or around 865 votes.
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