In the recent Democratic and Republican primaries, several incumbents secured victories without facing any challengers. Among the contested races, the results varied with Democratic candidates winning in some areas and Republicans securing victories in others. Notable wins include Larry Lambert, who won 70% of the votes against his Republican opponent Shane Stoneman, and Sherae’a Moore, who secured 58% of the votes against Chris Beronio. In a close race, Stell Selby narrowly defeated Nikki Miller with 50.7% of the votes. Other incumbents such as Jeffrey Spiegelman, Melanie Levin, Kamela Smith, and Franklin Cooke ran uncontested and will advance to the general election unopposed.
Meanwhile, in some races, challengers were able to secure victories over Republican incumbents, as seen in Michael Smith’s win over Monica Beard. In the upcoming general election, voters can expect to see competitive races between the winning Democratic and Republican candidates. Incumbent Representative Rich Collins secured a victory with 64% of the votes against his Democratic opponent Tom Brett.
Overall, the primary results showcase the diversity of candidates running for office in the upcoming general election, with both incumbents and newcomers vying for seats in the state legislature. The results set the stage for an exciting and competitive general election as candidates continue to campaign for their respective parties’ platforms.
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