Rep. Martha Jane King wins re-election

One of the most contentious races in Kentucky concluded with the incumbent winning another term.

Sixteenth District State Representative Martha Jane King defeated Republican challenger Chris Hightower in Todd and Logan Counties—winning by 1,282 votes.

Representative King said her priorities in her district haven’t changed and she’s focused on making the Todd Career Path Institute a reality.

                                  

Representative King won Todd County by 556 votes and Logan by 726 votes.

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