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Replacement for Myers Sworn In
Norine Hammond has been selected as the replacement for the late state Representative Rich Myers of the 94th district.

Hammond served as a legislative aid for Myers and tells WGIL she feels confident fulfilling the role after learning from him.

"Rich was always very inclusive, so when there was an issue of hot debate or even not so hot, he was always willing to talk about it, and talk about why it was good for the district or bad for the district. I was very fortunate to be able to share a lot of that information that he had, and after 14 years I felt like I had a pretty good handle for the process."

Hammond took an oath of office Tuesday at the McDonough County Courthouse.

She will serve out the remaining term for the 96th General Assembly and the term for the 97th General Assembly, which Myers was re-elected to before his passing earlier this month.
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