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Patty Murray defeated which incumbent to win her Senate seat in 1992?

  • Bill Kiskaddon

  • John Smith

  • Michael Anderson

  • Robert Jones

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Bill Kiskaddon, the incumbent Republican senator, was defeated by Patty Murray in the 1992 Senate race. Murray, a Democrat, campaigned on a platform of healthcare reform and education funding, while Kiskaddon focused on his experience and conservative values. Murray's victory marked a significant shift in Washington state politics, as she became the first woman to represent the state in the Senate.
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