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Justin Amash (center) talks with supporters on Primary Elecftion night. He's seeking the GOP nomination for the US House 3rd District seat. (August 3, 2010)

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A supporter of Pat Miles speaks with 24 Hour News 8 reporter Anne Schieber on Primary Election night (August 3, 2010)

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Pat Miles on primary night, at left (Aug. 3, 2010)

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Supporters of Justin Amash gathered Tuesday night for the primary election (Aug. 3, 2010).

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Supporters of Justin Amash gather Tuesday night for the Michigan primary election (Aug. 3, 2010).

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Supporters watch as the votes come in for Pat Miles on Tuesday night (Aug. 3, 2010).

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Justin Amash, a Republican candidate for the US House seat in the 3rd District (July 12, 2010)

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Pat Miles, the Democratic nominee for the US House seat in the 3rd District (July 12, 2010)

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Supporters of Bill Hardiman gather Tuesday for the primary election (Aug. 3, 2010).

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Paul Mayhue, a Democratic candidate for the US House seat in the 3rd District (July 12, 2010)

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Louise Johnson, a Republican candidate for the US House seat in the 3rd District (July 12, 2010)

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Steve Heacock, a Republican candidate for the US House seat in the 3rd District (July 12, 2010)

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Bill Hardiman, a Republican candidate for the US House seat in the 3rd District (July 12, 2010)

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Amash, Miles claim 3rd District wins

Will fill the seat vacated by Vern Ehlers

Updated: Tuesday, 03 Aug 2010, 11:56 PM EDT
Published : Tuesday, 03 Aug 2010, 9:21 PM EDT

    GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - A fresh face - either Republican Justin Amash or Democrat Pat Miles - will represent Michigan's 3rd Congressional District seat being vacated by the retiring Vern Ehlers.

    Amash announced his intention to run for Ehlers seat one day before Ehlers announced his retirement. He was quickly joined in the GOP field by Bill Hardiman, Steve Heacock, Louise Johnson and Bob Overbeek.

    Veteran politician Paul Mayhue jumped in for the Democrats, as did first-time candidate Miles.

    Amash claimed victory around 11 p.m., and Miles easily beat Mayhue.

     

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