Second District Democratic Primary: The Four Candidates Talk Economy

By • May 20, 2018

Jonathan Dunkley, Gwen Combs, Clarke Tucker, Paul Spencer (left to right).

There's a four person race to win the Democratic Party nomination to run against U.S. Representative French Hill in Novemeber. Take a listen to KUAR's interviews about the economy with Jonathan Dunkley, Gwen Combs, Clarke Tucker, and Paul Spencer. Early voting is underway, Election Day is May 22nd.

Jonathan Dunkley

Gwen Combs

Clarke Tucker

Paul Spencer

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