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Did anti-abortion ruling lead to sitting Hillsborough County judge’s defeat?

“I think it means that abortion is on the ballot,” said the county’s Democratic chairperson.
 
 
 
Hillsborough County Circuit Court Judge Jared Smith (left) was upset Tuesday by challenger Nancy Jacobs.
Hillsborough County Circuit Court Judge Jared Smith (left) was upset Tuesday by challenger Nancy Jacobs. [ Courtesy of candidates ]
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