Politics & Government

Election 2012: Kline Beats Obermueller to Retain Congressional Seat

Incumbent Republican John Kline defeated Democrat Mike Obermueller by more than 8 points to keep his seat in congress.

Rep. John Kline (R-Lakeville) is going back to Washington, D.C.

Kline defeated Democratic challenger Mike Obermueller by more than 8 points on Nov. 6.

With each of the 291 precincts reporting, Kline received 193,587 votes, or 54.01 percent of the total votes cast. Obermueller received 164,335, or 45.85 percent.

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