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Where They Stand: HD-47

In House District 47 — which sits entirely within Travis County — incumbent Democrat Valinda Bolton is locked in a tight race with Republican Paul Workman. Ben Philpott of KUT News and the Tribune looks at where the candidates stand on the issue of transportation.

By Ben Philpott, KUT NewsOct. 13, 2010, 5:00 a.m. CentralUpdated Oct. 13, 2010, 5:00 a.m. Central

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Where They Stand: HD-47

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October 13, 2010

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Where They Stand: HD-47

adminnewspack, The Texas Tribune
October 13, 2010

In House District 47 — which sits entirely within Travis County — incumbent Democrat Valinda Bolton is locked in a tight race with Republican Paul Workman. Ben Philpott of KUT News and the Tribune looks at where the candidates stand on the issue of transportation. 

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