Incumbent Connolly Claims Wins Rematch Over Gun Advocate For House District 40

In a rematch for House District 40, which includes parts of Sheridan and Johnson counties, incumbent Rep. Marilyn Connolly held off a push by gun-rights lobbyist Mark Jones. Connolly finished with 2,282 votes to Jones’ 1,282.

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August 19, 2026less than a minute read

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