Heated race likely to succeed Lesko, who shocked political observers with planned departure
U.S. Rep. Debbie Lesko, R-Peoria, with other House Republicans, speaks about her bill that would limit the government's ability to issue energy guidelines for gas stoves. The announcement from Lesko on Oct. 17, 2023, that she is not seeking reelection next year shocked political observers who said her departure opens the door to what will likely be a crowded, and costly, GOP primary to replace her in what has been called a solidly Republican district.(File photo by Lauren Irwin/Cronkite News)
Heated race likely to succeed Lesko, who shocked political observers with planned departure
The announcement from four-term U.S. Rep. Debbie Lesko, R-Peoria, that she is not seeking reelection next year shocked political observers who said her departure opens the door to what will...
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