LaLota, Avlon Have Little Common Ground on Criminal Justice
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Nick LaLota and John Avlon.
Nick LaLota and John Avlon.
Christopher Walsh on Oct 10, 2024
Republican 1st District U.S. Representative Nick LaLota and John Avlon, the Democratic candidate who hopes to unseat him, staked out varying positions on topics related to criminal justice and, in... more
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