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a change would be for the better.

Mr. Smith conceded the race to Slaughter at about 9:15 p.m. He said Slaughter’s refusal to debate him was one factor that hindered his attempts to capture the seat. Despite repeated attempts by the Democrat, the 65-year-old incumbent would not attend a forum with Smith.

Mr. Smith even fared poorly on his home turf, taking less than half of the votes in Winchester. Local GOP leaders had roundly criticized

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