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Belcher takes Ky. 49th District House seat

According to Ky. Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes, Belcher received 3,386 votes while her opponent, Rebecca Johnson (R), received 1,561.
Linda Belcher

BULLITT CO., Ky. (WHAS11) – Linda Belcher (D) has won the Kentucky 49th House District Special Election.

According to Ky. Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes, Belcher received 3,386 votes while her opponent, Rebecca Johnson (R), received 1,561.

Belcher will finish out Dan Johnson’s term. He took his own life in December after sexual assault allegations surfaced.

Rebecca Johnson hoped to take her husband’s seat after his death.

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