Leaders from both parties are keeping a close eye as ballots are tallied

KIMT News 3's Nick Kruszalnicki speaks with the state leaders of both parties.

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Kimt news 3's nick kruszalnicki spoke to the state leaders of both parties.

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"* both parties are of course very optimistic right now and they're telling me they're looking forward to the general election in november.

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"*p leader carnahan told me they're hoping to oust senator tina smith in the fall ?

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We're going to keep working really hard to make sure that we are bringing our message of hope and change.> the big race everyone will be watching in our area is for the first congressional district.

With a rematch between dan feehan and incumbant jim hagedorn.

In 2018, hagedorn pulled off a win with a margin of just 13?

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Both party leaders are also talking about the presidental election.

According to a real clear politics poll average, joe biden has the advantage nationally, with a