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Sydney Gruters, Kelly Kirschner battle to replace Rep. Vern Buchanan in Congress
Trump’s endorsement of Gruters is noted as part of the campaign context.
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Sydney Gruters and Kelly Kirschner are competing to replace retiring Rep. Vern Buchanan in a Florida district favored for Republicans. The candidates outlined their backgrounds and campaign approaches, including Kirschner’s “Republicans for Kirschner” coalition.
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