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FILE - Rep. George Nethercutt, R-Wash., speaks to supporters, May 14, 2004, in Bellevue, Wash., after he officially announced his campaign for the U.S. Senate. Nethercutt, who was a Spokane lawyer with little political experience when he ousted Democratic Speaker of the House Tom Foley as part of a stunning GOP wave that shifted national politics to the right in 1994, died Friday, June 14, 2024, near Denver. He was 79. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)

George Nethercutt, who defeated House Speaker Tom Foley in 1994, dies

By Gene Johnson - Associated Press

In this Oct. 28, 2018 photo, Lisa Brown, left, the Democrat challenging Rep. Cathy McMorris-Rodgers, R-Wash., for her 5th Congressional District seat, poses for a photo with a supporter, right, and U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., center, following a pep talk with Murray to volunteers at Brown's campaign office in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Democrat eye upset in conservative Washington state district

By NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS - Associated Press

Incumbent Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, center, speaks to supporters as Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman, left, and his wife Cathy Malloy, right, listen, at his party's rally, Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Republican Tom Foley concedes defeat to Dan Malloy in Connecticut

By Susan Haigh - Associated Press

Republican candidate for Connecticut governor Tom Foley, right, speaks with Ted Xenelis, owner of Middlesex Fruitery, during a campaign stop, Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014, in Middletown, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Foley calls for cap on Connecticut car taxes

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Republican candidate for governor Tom Foley, left, speaks to Democratic candidate Dannel P. Malloy, right, as moderator Ray Hackett of the Norwich Bulletin, center, looks on, during a debate, Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2014, in Norwich, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Foley: traffic “shameful,” Malloy claims progress

By SUSAN HAIGH - Associated Press

Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, left, smiles as he shakes hands with supporters with former President Bill Clinton, center, during a rally in support for Malloy's re-election, Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014, in New Haven, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Republican PAC airs TV ad slamming Malloy tax hike

By STEPHEN SINGER - Associated Press

Republican candidate for governor Tom Foley, left, speaks to Democratic candidate Dannel P. Malloy, right, as moderator Ray Hackett of the Norwich Bulletin, center, looks on, during a debate, Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2014, in Norwich, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Connecticut gun rights group backs Foley

By SUSAN HAIGH - Associated Press

Republican candidate for governor Tom Foley delivers his closing remarks during a debate against Democratic candidate, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2014, in Norwich, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Law: Failure to register weapons a misdemeanor

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Democratic candidate for governor, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, right, gestures during a debate as opponent Republican candidate for governor Tom Foley, left, looks on, Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2014, in Norwich, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Jobs, guns dominate Connecticut governor debate

By SUSAN HAIGH - Associated Press

In this Thursday, July 31, 2014 photo, Republican candidate for governor, State Sen. John McKinney visits in New Britain, Conn. McKinney is running against party endorsed Republican Tom Foley in Connecticut's Aug. 12 primary for governor. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

GOP primary contenders argue over specifics

By SUSAN HAIGH - Associated Press

CORRECTS SPELLING OF GREENWICH Eliza Eggleston of Newtown, Conn., right, holds up a sign outside a fundraising event for Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Foley with New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie at a private residence, Monday, July 21, 2014, in Greenwich, Conn. People lined the street to protest Christie's recent veto of legislation that would have reduced gun magazine capacities. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Protesters greet Christie in Connecticut

By Jill Colvin - Associated Press

Boston Red Sox first baseman Mike Carp, center, confronts Tampa Bay Rays' Yunel Escobar, left, during a seventh- inning brawl of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays Sunday, May 25, 2014 in St. Petersburg, Fla. Boston's Jonny Gomes was ejected along with Carp and Escobar. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)

Rays get rowdy, send Red Sox to 10th straight loss

By DICK SCANLON - Associated Press

Republican candidate for governor Tom Foley, left, embraces wife Leslie Fahrenkopf Foley, after accepting the nomination for governor at the Connecticut Republican Convention, Saturday, May 17, 2014, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Connecticut GOP endorses Foley for governor

By SUSAN HAIGH - Associated Press

Gun rights advocates hope for convention impact

By SUSAN HAIGH - Associated Press

Connecticut governor candidate cited for speeding

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Foley’s governor race focus on Connecticut cities

By SUSAN HAIGH - Associated Press

Conn.’s Malloy making minimum wage a major issue

By SUSAN HAIGH - Associated Press

Poll: Foley leading GOP competitors in Conn. race

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Tom Foley, center, left, speaks to the media during a news conference to announce he is running for governor, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014, in Waterbury, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Foley announces new bid for Conn. governor

By JOHN CHRISTOFFERSEN - Associated Press

Foley to announce decision on 2014 governor’s race

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