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For the first time in 28 years, the 9th Legislative District will be represented by a Republican.

Marla Gallo Brown defeated 14-term Democratic incumbent state Rep. Chris Sainato in the district that covers most of Lawrence County, 13,688 to 12,181 according to unofficial results.

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