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Members with the narrowest margin of victory in their primaries

Which members have had the closest calls at the polls this year? (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)
Which members have had the closest calls at the polls this year? (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)
By Alex Gangitano
Posted September 6, 2016 at 10:04am

Five members of the House have lost their primaries this term and a few others have had close calls. Which member had the narrowest margin of victory in a 2016 primary so far? 

A. Bill Shuster 

B. Leonard Lance 

C. Robert Pittenger 

D. Mark Sanford 

Bonus: Which member came in second in their 2016 primary and still moved on to the general election?

Email your answers to HOH@rollcall.com. The first correct answer could get a shout-out!

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