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GOP Ag Race Pits Conservatism Against Experience

In the runoff for the Republican nomination for agriculture commissioner, former state Rep. Sid Miller is touting his conservative credentials, but his opponent, former state Rep. Tommy Merritt, is more focused on experience.

by Ben Philpott, KUT News

Former state Reps. Tommy Merritt and Sid Miller, Republican candidates in runoff for agriculture commissioner.

In the runoff for the Republican nomination for agriculture commissioner, former state Rep. Sid Miller is touting his conservative credentials, but his opponent, former state Rep. Tommy Merritt, is more focused on experience.

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