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June 13, 2012

Ex-Giffords Aide Wins Special Election for Vacant Seat 
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In Arizona, a former aide to the retired Democratic Congressmember
Gabrielle Giffords has won a special election for her vacated seat. Ron
Barber defeated his Republican challenger with 53 percent of the vote.
Giffords stepped down in January, one year after nearly losing her life
in the Tucson shooting spree that that left six people dead. After the
results were announced, Barber was joined by Giffords onstage at a
victory rally in Tucson.

Ron Barber: "A year ago I would have never dreamt I would be standing
here thanking you for your support and your work to elect me to
Congress. But as you know life takes unexpected turns and here we are. 
Here we are thanks to you."

 

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