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November 15, 2018

Cook appears headed to victory

By Mon Valley Independent

By KRISTIE LINDEN

klinden@yourmvi.com

While there are still a few steps to go before a winner is officially announced in the race for the state House’s 49th Legislative District, it appears incumbent Rep. Bud Cook has maintained his lead.

Cook, R-West Pike Run Township, was up by 109 votes against Steve Toprani, D-Monongahela, after all precincts reported on election night.

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