Voters across the state will head back to the polls next month after a number of state legislative candidates failed to reach the majority vote needed to avoid a runoff election.
Candidates in five state Senate seats are hoping to fill seats vacated by senators who had eyes for higher office. Three of the races will be held on the Democratic ticket, and the remaining two races will be on the Republican ballot.
On the House side, candidates across seven districts will compete to replace representatives who are retiring, have resigned or are seeking statewide office. One incumbent candidate is also fighting to hold onto her seat in the face of a competitive primary challenge. Democrats will face off in six races, while two Republicans will seek a rematch in one House runoff.
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