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Hastert Won’t Seek GOP House Leadership

HeadlineNov 09, 2006

Meanwhile in the House, Democrats won 230 seats and are currently ahead in two races. Speaker Dennis Hastert announced he will not seek the Republican House leadership when Congress re-convenes next year. Ten House races remain too close to call. In one closely-watched race, Republican Congressmember Heather Wilson is holding a 1300 vote lead over state Attorney General Patricia Madrid in New Mexico. Election officials say around 3,700 votes have yet to be counted.

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