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Sunday, October 12, 2008

House District 85 race profiled in today's Democrat-Gazette

House District 85
The NWA Edition of today's Democrat-Gazette looks at the House District 85 race in Boone County. This seat has been held by a Republican for at least 30 years but is targeted this election cycle as a potential pick-up for Democrats.

2008 Legislative Races:
House District 85



Burris
Witty
Hometown: Harrison
Age: 23
Occupation: Subtitute teacher
Party: Republican
Cash on hand: $17,764 (as of 8/31)
Total Raised: $21,249 (as of 8/31)
Link to candidate questionnaire
Website
Hometown: Harrison
Age: 46
Occupation: Car dealer
Party: Democrat
Cash on hand: $4,566 (as of 8/31)
Total Raised: $18,322 (as of 8/31)
Link to candidate questionnaire
Website


Elsewhere in campaign coverage today, the Democrat Gazette looks at the two races for Arkansas Senate, and the Log Cabin Democrat reviews the latest in the SD30 race between Sen. Gilbert Baker and Joe White.