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Controversy, surprise endorsement shakes up race to replace state Sen. Mike Padden
Candidate Information Leonard Christian, RepublicanAge: 58 Education: Graduated from Ferris High School in 1984. Christian completed an associate degree from the College of the Air Force just before retiring from the military and went on to complete a …