According to this article, Chap is “Upbeat About Senate Record, Re-Election Chances.” Of course, Chap’s always upbeat, so that’s no surprise! 🙂 Seriously, though, Chap should win reelection easily, and in this case it’s well deserved. He faces token opposition, by a Republican with about 7% of his “cash-on-hand,” and with no great ideas, or anything else for that matter, that particularly jumps out at you in any way. In short, Chap both deserves to win reelection, and WILL win reelection. And that’s a very good thing for the people of the 34th Senate District. Go Chap!
Re-elect Chap Petersen!
Alternative content According to this article, Chap is "Upbeat About Senate Record, Re-Election Chances." Of course, Chap's always upbeat, so that's no surprise! :) Seriously, though, Chap should win reelection easily, and in this case it's well deserved. He faces token opposition, by a Republican with about 7% of his "cash-on-hand," and with no great ideas, or anything else for that matter, that particularly jumps out at you in any way. In short, Chap both deserves to win reelection, and WILL win reelection. And that's a very good thing for the people of the 34th Senate District. Go Chap!

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