(The Center Square) – Democrats will take over Texas’ and Iowa’s roles in a coal–related lawsuit. The lawsuit blames big investment firms for higher coal prices and electric bills.
Democrat Chris Mann led Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach as of vote counts early Wednesday afternoon, but that race hasn't been called yet. Kansas also is involved as a plaintiff in the lawsuit.
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