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Finalists Named To Fill Vacant Dem Legislative Seat, Decision Will Be Made By County Supervisors
The seat was vacated by Tony Navarrete who resigned amid allegations that he sexually assaulted an underage boy.

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The seat was vacated by Tony Navarrete who resigned amid allegations that he sexually assaulted an underage boy.

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