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Candidate’s death prompts special election in 2nd Congressional District

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Legal Marijuana Now Party candidate Adam Weeks died unexpectedly on Monday, according to his obituary. Weeks was challenging Democratic incumbent Angie Craig and Republican nominee Tyler Kistner in the 2nd Congressional District race. State election officials say the seat will now be filled in a February special election.

This is a morning news update for Friday, September 25, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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