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Weld Prosecutor Ken Buck Elected To Congress

GREELEY, Colo. (AP) — Weld County Republican Ken Buck has won the open race in Colorado's 4th Congressional District.

Buck defeated Democrat Vic Meyers.

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Weld County Republican Ken Buck acceptance speech in Colorado's 4th Congressional District in November 2014 (credit: CBS)

The 4th district includes the Eastern Plains and runs the length of the state from Wyoming to New Mexico.

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Buck will succeed Republican Rep. Cory Gardner of Yuma, who withdrew to challenge Democratic Sen. Mark Udall.

Buck's election marks a revival for the longtime prosecutor. He narrowly lost a Senate race in 2010 to Democrat Michael Bennet.

Buck originally planned to challenge Udall but withdrew after Gardner announced his effort.

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