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Kissing Congressman Vance McAllister Loses House Race

11.04.14 | 11:33 pm

In a photo taken Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013, newly-elected Rep. Vance McAllister, a Republican of Louisiana, waits to be sworn in at the Capitol in Washington. McAllister says he's asking his family and constituents for... In a photo taken Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013, newly-elected Rep. Vance McAllister, a Republican of Louisiana, waits to be sworn in at the Capitol in Washington. McAllister says he's asking his family and constituents for forgiveness after a West Monroe newspaper published a video that it says shows the congressman kissing a female staffer in his congressional office in Monroe, La. McAllister, only in office a little over four months, attracted national attention because of his endorsement from the bearded men of the "Duck Dynasty" reality TV show. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) MORE LESS

Rep. Vance McAllister (R-LA), the congressman caught kissing a staffer, did not advance to the runoff election in his Louisiana House race, according to The Hill.

Democratic candidate Jamie Mayo will run against Ralph Abraham or Zach Dasher, the two Republican candidates who have pulled the most votes in the race. Votes are still being counted in the race, so it’s not yet clear whether Abraham or Dasher will advance.

McAllister was running against eight challengers.

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grindelwald says:

November 4, 2014

At least the House appears to still be in reach in 2016.
bluinmaine says:

November 5, 2014

oh poor baby. Maybe there is a staffer out there who feels sorry for your useless political life and will give you a sympathy kiss. lol

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