Unopposed Kim elected to State House

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Unopposed Kim elected to State House

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HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -

In the 103rd State House district, Harrisburg City Councilwoman Patty Kim will replace retiring Representative Ron Buxton.

Kim beat out Roy Christ in a close Democratic primary. She ran unopposed Tuesday and gathered 100 percent of the vote.

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