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Gail Murray

Democratic

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Date	Party	Office	Votes	Result
11-05-1996	Democratic	AD-15	87957	Loss

Candidate Biography:

CLOSE CONTEST: Murray narrowly lost in the 1996 General election when she was defeated Lynne Leach by 1,371 votes (0.7%). As late as November 7th, Murray held a 20-vote lead over Leach.