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State · 2026 Candidate

Melissa Rutland

Running for State House District 60, District 60
Party: RepublicanStatus: Active

Running against

Other 2026 candidates for State House District 60, 60.

Lindsay Cross
Democrat · Incumbent · Active
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Lindsay Polega-Quigley
Democrat · Active
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Who is Melissa Rutland?
Melissa Rutland is a 2026 Republican candidate for State House District 60, 60.
What office is Melissa Rutland running for?
Melissa Rutland is running for State House District 60, 60.
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