Democrats marshaled almost $1,7 million to take out incumbent Republican State Rep. .Marty McLaughlin, who had $235,000 to spend.

The challenger was Maria Peterson, who almost knocked out State Senator Dan McConchie two years ago.

McLaughlin is ahead 924 votes before the counting of absentee ballots

County results are below:

The Daily Herald says the race is too close to call:

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