Matt Rinker wins Republican primary for Representative District 99
Rinker, who faced off against Good Restaurant + Lounge owner TJ Widbin, came out with 54% of the vote in Des Moines County.
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Rinker, who faced off against Good Restaurant + Lounge owner TJ Widbin, came out with 54% of the vote in Des Moines County.
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