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Rep. Chris Cannon Wins Republican Primary


Wednesday June 28, 2006 7:31 AM

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By BROCK VERGAKIS

Associated Press Writer

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Five-term Rep. Chris Cannon survived the toughest challenge
of his political career Tuesday against a political newcomer who portrayed the
incumbent as soft on illegal immigration.

With 476 of 623 precints reporting, Cannon defeated millionaire real estate developer
John Jacob in the Republican primary 56 percent to 44 percent, or 27,115 votes to
20,934 votes.

"I hope what it means is Republicans look at this and realize we don't have to be divided
on the issue of illegal immigration," Cannon told The Associated Press.

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