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5 vie for District 26 state legislative seat

• By NICHOLAS BERGIN / Lincoln Journal Star
• May 1, 2014
• May 1, 2014 Updated May 13, 2014
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Three attorneys, a university employee and a consultant.

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Larry Weixelman, candidate for District 26 legislative seat

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Matt Hansen, District 26 legislative candidate.

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Brent Smoyer, District 26 legislative candidate.

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Van Valkenburg

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Justin C. Valencia, District 26 legislative candidate

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