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On ballot as
MIKE OLCOTT
KRISSY GUESS
Current role
State Representative, Texas House District 60 (since January 14, 2025)
Oversees operations at Litex Industries (per campaign)
Background
- B.S. in biology, Rhodes College
- Ph.D. in biochemistry, University of Kentucky
- Postdoctoral fellow, Stockholm University and Oregon State University (per campaign)
- More than 15 years in medical research (per campaign)
- Retired biochemist (per Secretary of State filing)
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- Joined the Minutemen, a volunteer border group, in 2005 (per campaign)
- Fifth-generation Texan, born and raised in Fort Worth (per campaign)
- Lives outside Aledo (per campaign)
- Valedictorian, Azle High School (2000) (per campaign)
- Bachelor of Science in political science, Tarleton State University (2004)
- MBA, University of Texas at Arlington (per campaign)
- Litex Industries, more than two decades (per campaign)
- VP Operations (per Secretary of State filing)
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- Born and raised in House District 60 (per campaign)
- Mother of three (per campaign)
- Husband is a public school teacher (per campaign)
Experience
- House committees: Delivery of Government Efficiency; Public Health (per House committee page)
- Unopposed in November 2024
- Won March 2024 Republican primary over incumbent Rep. Glenn Rogers
- Ran for House District 60 (May 24, 2022 Republican primary runoff); lost to Rep. Glenn Rogers, 50.8% to 49.2%
- Parker County Republican precinct chair (2014–2021)
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- Co-founder, Parker County Conservatives
- Served on the State Republican Executive Committee (per campaign)
- Republican primary (March 3, 2026): won, 83.9% over Amy Fennell
- Litex Industries: lighting manufacturer and distributor in Grand Prairie (per campaign)
- Democratic primary (March 3, 2026): unopposed
Top priorities
- "Illegal immigration continues to be a major issue that impacts every Texan."
- "Ultimately, we need to eliminate property taxes all together."
- "We must continue the fight until abortion is abolished and at the same time care for the women in need." (campaign site, text unchanged since his 2024 campaign)
- "We must ensure that every election is safe and secure." (campaign site, text unchanged since his 2024 campaign)
- "I will fight for strong public schools, accessible healthcare, fair wages, secure voting rights, and an economy that rewards hard work instead of corporate influence."
- "We must expand access to care, support rural hospitals, and listen to doctors and nurses so every mother has a healthy pregnancy and recovery."
- "Rural healthcare, fully funding our public schools, saying no to data centers, and affordability." (2026 candidate survey)
Tidbits
- Abortion: Campaign site (text unchanged since his 2024 campaign): "We must continue the fight until abortion is abolished and at the same time care for the women in need."
- Border and immigration: Campaign site: "Texas has been ground zero for the invasion at the southern border for many years and has placed an enormous fiscal burden on the taxpayer!"
- Guns: Campaign site (text unchanged since his 2024 campaign): "We need bold legislators in Austin willing to stand up to the federal government and protect one of the most important amendments to our U.S. Constitution!"
- Public schools and vouchers: Campaign site (text unchanged since his 2024 campaign): "Parents should have the right to direct their child's education and the money that is being spent educating their child."
- Property taxes: Campaign site: "Ultimately, we need to eliminate property taxes all together."
- Abortion: No public statement found
- Border and immigration: No public statement found
- Guns: No public statement found
- Public schools and vouchers: Campaign site: "I will invest in teachers, classrooms, and proven educational outcomes so neighborhood schools are fully staffed, well-funded, and free to do what they do best: educate our kids."
- Property taxes: Campaign site: "I will support responsible solutions that lower property taxes and everyday costs while investing in healthcare and education that keep our communities strong."
Endorsements
- Texas Home School Coalition
- Texas Right to Life PAC
- Texas Values Action
- Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas (CLEAT) PAC
- TEXPAC (Texas Medical Association Political Action Committee)
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- Young Conservatives of Texas (primary)
- NFIB Texas PAC (primary)
- Donald J Trump, 45th and 47th President of the United States (listed by campaign)
- Greg Abbott, Texas Governor (listed by campaign)
- Ted Cruz, US Senator (listed by campaign)
- Ken Paxton, Texas Attorney General (listed by campaign)
- Russ Authier, Parker County Sheriff (listed by campaign)
- George Conley, Parker County Commissioner (listed by campaign)
- Bob Tallman, "The Voice of Professional Rodeo" (listed by campaign)
- Lt Col Allen West, Retired US Congressman and Republican Party of Texas Chair (listed by campaign)
- David Barton, Founder of WallBuilders (listed by campaign)
- Rick Green, Founder and President of Patriot Academy (listed by campaign)
- Tony Tinderholt, Texas State Representative (listed by campaign)
- Steve Toth, Texas State Representative (listed by campaign)
- Nate Schatzline, Texas State Representative (listed by campaign)
- Janice Holt, Texas State Representative (listed by campaign)
- Wes Virdell, Texas State Representative (listed by campaign)
- Valoree Swanson, Texas State Representative (listed by campaign)
- Brent Money, Texas State Representative (listed by campaign)
- Mitch Little, Texas State Representative (listed by campaign)
- Katrina Pierson, Texas State Representative (listed by campaign)
- Matt Morgan, Texas State Representative (listed by campaign)
- Shelby Slawson, Texas State Representative (listed by campaign)
- David Lowe, Texas State Representative (listed by campaign)
- Shelley Luther, Texas State Representative (listed by campaign)
- Joanne Shofner, Texas State Representative (listed by campaign)
- David Cook, Texas State Representative (listed by campaign)
- Keresa Richardson, Texas State Representative (listed by campaign)
- Andy Hopper, Texas State Representative (listed by campaign)
- Tom Oliverson, Texas State Representative (listed by campaign)
- David Spiller, Texas State Representative (listed by campaign)
- A J Louderback, Texas State Representative (listed by campaign)
- Briscoe Cain, Texas State Representative (listed by campaign)
- Rafael Cruz, Pastor and Father of US Senator Ted Cruz (listed by campaign)
- James Synowsky, Mayor of Dennis (listed by campaign)
- Mike Lang, Former State Representative of HD 60 (listed by campaign)
- Kyle Rittenhouse, American Patriot (listed by campaign)
- Cindi Castilla, President of Texas Eagle Forum (listed by campaign)
- Damon Liles, Springtown ISD Board Member (listed by campaign)
- Richard Neverdousky, Former Mayor of Willow Park (listed by campaign)
- Darrell Castillo, Professor of Government, Weatherford College (listed by campaign)
- Lynette McCracken, Co-Founder of Parker County Tea Party (listed by campaign)
- Lucas Turner, Former HD 60 Candidate and Community Leader (listed by campaign)
- Doyle Moss, Former Mayor of Willow Park (listed by campaign)
- Steve Dugan, Former Parker County Commissioner for Precinct 4 (listed by campaign)
- Jenny Barnwell, Former Parker County Treasurer (listed by campaign)
- Tom Davis, Former Tarrant County GOP Chair (listed by campaign)
- Shane Davis, Mayor of Aledo (listed by campaign)
- Julie McCarty, CEO of True Texas Project (listed by campaign)
- Fran Rhodes, President of True Texas Project (listed by campaign)
- Dave Eagle, County Commissioner, Hood County (listed by campaign)
- Maria Espinoza, National Director of The Rememberence Project (listed by campaign)
- Scott Utley, Former Parker County Republican Party Chair (listed by campaign)
- Ron Becker, Mayor of Cresson (listed by campaign)
- Maggie Wright, Founding member of Lone Star Patriots (listed by campaign)
- Wade Miller, Executive Director of Citizens for Renewing America (listed by campaign)
- Don Poe, Co-founder of Hood County Tea Party (listed by campaign)
- Dr Robert Schmidt, Mayor of Annetta North (listed by campaign)
- Don Smelley, First Mayor of Peaster (listed by campaign)
- Teresa Palmer, Mayor of Willow Park (listed by campaign)
- Mindy White, Republican Chair of Precinct 100 (listed by campaign)
- Marsha Hardin, Republican Chair of Precinct 105 (listed by campaign)
- Earlene S. Clouse, Republican Chair of Precinct 110 (listed by campaign)
- Lynda Stokes, Republican Chair of Precinct 115 (listed by campaign)
- Jeannine Kuhnell, Republican Chair of Precinct 130 (listed by campaign)
- Lynn Monaco, Republican Chair of Precinct 135 (listed by campaign)
- Jim Forgey, Republican Chair of Precinct 140 (listed by campaign)
- Kevin Cleveland, Republican Chair of Precinct 200 (listed by campaign)
- Kelton Gunter, Republican Chair of Precinct 205 (listed by campaign)
- Laura Hester, Republican Chair of Precinct 215 (listed by campaign)
- Holly Hazlett, Republican Chair of Precinct 220 (listed by campaign)
- Jennifer McGill, Republican Chair of Precinct 225 (listed by campaign)
- Christina Cleghorn, Republican Chair of Precinct 240 (listed by campaign)
- Greg Boggs, Republican Chair of Precinct 245 (listed by campaign)
- Merrylynn Gerstenschlager, Republican Chair of Precinct 250 (listed by campaign)
- Matt Ticzkus, Republican Chair of Precinct 255 and Weatherford City Council Member (listed by campaign)
- Betty L. Reinert, Republican Chair of Precinct 265 (listed by campaign)
- Heather Chapple, Republican Chair of Precinct 305 (listed by campaign)
- Mike Phillips, Republican Chair of Precinct 310 (listed by campaign)
- Bruce Melberg, Republican Chair of Precinct 315 (listed by campaign)
- Larry Bartoli, Republican Chair of Precinct 325 (listed by campaign)
- Gene Martin, Republican Chair of Precinct 410 (listed by campaign)
- Rachel Horton, Republican Chair of Precinct 415 and SREC Committee Woman for SD-30 (listed by campaign)
- Laura Heffelfinger, Republican Chair of Precinct 420 (listed by campaign)
- John Korpal, Republican Chair of Precinct 435 (listed by campaign)
- Amanda Garner, Republican Chair of Precinct 440 (listed by campaign)
- John Schoolfield, Republican Chair of Precinct 445 (listed by campaign)
- Ed Huddleston, Republican Chair of Precinct 450 (listed by campaign)
- Neal O’Bannon, Republican Chair of Precinct 4 (listed by campaign)
- Darren Floyd Smith, Republican Chair of Precinct 5 (listed by campaign)
- Joey Miller, Republican Chair of Precinct 6 (listed by campaign)
- Marshall Matthews, Republican Chair of Precinct 8 (listed by campaign)
- Ken Karger, Republican Chair of Precinct 9 (listed by campaign)
- Lisa Jones, Republican Chair of Precinct 16 (listed by campaign)
- Mel Freitas, Republican Chair of Precinct 18 (listed by campaign)
- Denise Adams, Republican Chair of Precinct 24 (listed by campaign)
- Carole Elston, Former Parker County Republican Precinct Chair (listed by campaign)
- Mike Herring, Former Parker County Republican Precinct Chair (listed by campaign)
- Mary Lou Lee, Former Parker County Republican Precinct Chair (listed by campaign)
- Jennifer Steward, Former Parker County Republican Precinct Chair (listed by campaign)
- Texas Gun Rights PAC (listed by campaign)
- Gun Owners of America (listed by campaign)
- Grassroots America – We the People PAC (listed by campaign)
- True Texas Project (listed by campaign)
- Texas Eagle Forum PAC (listed by campaign)
- Parker County Conservatives PAC (listed by campaign)
- Texans for Toll-free Highways (listed by campaign)
- Charter Schools Now PAC (listed by campaign)
- Hammer & Nails PAC (listed by campaign)
- Make Liberty Win (listed by campaign)
- National Rifle Association (listed by campaign)
- Protecting Texas Children (listed by campaign)
- Texans for Vaccine Choice (recommendation) (listed by campaign)
- Texas Farm Bureau AGFUND (listed by campaign)
- Texans for Fiscal Responsibility (listed by campaign)
- Texans for Strong Borders (listed by campaign)
- Texas State Rifle Association Political Action Team (listed by campaign)
None found in our research
- On ballot as
- MIKE OLCOTT
- Current role
- State Representative, Texas House District 60 (since January 14, 2025)
- Background
- B.S. in biology, Rhodes College
- Ph.D. in biochemistry, University of Kentucky
- Postdoctoral fellow, Stockholm University and Oregon State University (per campaign)
- More than 15 years in medical research (per campaign)
- Retired biochemist (per Secretary of State filing)
Show all 8
- Joined the Minutemen, a volunteer border group, in 2005 (per campaign)
- Fifth-generation Texan, born and raised in Fort Worth (per campaign)
- Lives outside Aledo (per campaign)
- Experience
- House committees: Delivery of Government Efficiency; Public Health (per House committee page)
- Unopposed in November 2024
- Won March 2024 Republican primary over incumbent Rep. Glenn Rogers
- Ran for House District 60 (May 24, 2022 Republican primary runoff); lost to Rep. Glenn Rogers, 50.8% to 49.2%
- Parker County Republican precinct chair (2014–2021)
Show all 8
- Co-founder, Parker County Conservatives
- Served on the State Republican Executive Committee (per campaign)
- Republican primary (March 3, 2026): won, 83.9% over Amy Fennell
- Top priorities
- "Illegal immigration continues to be a major issue that impacts every Texan."
- "Ultimately, we need to eliminate property taxes all together."
- "We must continue the fight until abortion is abolished and at the same time care for the women in need." (campaign site, text unchanged since his 2024 campaign)
- "We must ensure that every election is safe and secure." (campaign site, text unchanged since his 2024 campaign)
- Tidbits
- Abortion: Campaign site (text unchanged since his 2024 campaign): "We must continue the fight until abortion is abolished and at the same time care for the women in need."
- Border and immigration: Campaign site: "Texas has been ground zero for the invasion at the southern border for many years and has placed an enormous fiscal burden on the taxpayer!"
- Guns: Campaign site (text unchanged since his 2024 campaign): "We need bold legislators in Austin willing to stand up to the federal government and protect one of the most important amendments to our U.S. Constitution!"
- Public schools and vouchers: Campaign site (text unchanged since his 2024 campaign): "Parents should have the right to direct their child's education and the money that is being spent educating their child."
- Property taxes: Campaign site: "Ultimately, we need to eliminate property taxes all together."
- Endorsements
- Texas Home School Coalition
- Texas Right to Life PAC
- Texas Values Action
- Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas (CLEAT) PAC
- TEXPAC (Texas Medical Association Political Action Committee)
Show all 122
- Young Conservatives of Texas (primary)
- NFIB Texas PAC (primary)
- Donald J Trump, 45th and 47th President of the United States (listed by campaign)
- Greg Abbott, Texas Governor (listed by campaign)
- Ted Cruz, US Senator (listed by campaign)
- Ken Paxton, Texas Attorney General (listed by campaign)
- Russ Authier, Parker County Sheriff (listed by campaign)
- George Conley, Parker County Commissioner (listed by campaign)
- Bob Tallman, "The Voice of Professional Rodeo" (listed by campaign)
- Lt Col Allen West, Retired US Congressman and Republican Party of Texas Chair (listed by campaign)
- David Barton, Founder of WallBuilders (listed by campaign)
- Rick Green, Founder and President of Patriot Academy (listed by campaign)
- Tony Tinderholt, Texas State Representative (listed by campaign)
- Steve Toth, Texas State Representative (listed by campaign)
- Nate Schatzline, Texas State Representative (listed by campaign)
- Janice Holt, Texas State Representative (listed by campaign)
- Wes Virdell, Texas State Representative (listed by campaign)
- Valoree Swanson, Texas State Representative (listed by campaign)
- Brent Money, Texas State Representative (listed by campaign)
- Mitch Little, Texas State Representative (listed by campaign)
- Katrina Pierson, Texas State Representative (listed by campaign)
- Matt Morgan, Texas State Representative (listed by campaign)
- Shelby Slawson, Texas State Representative (listed by campaign)
- David Lowe, Texas State Representative (listed by campaign)
- Shelley Luther, Texas State Representative (listed by campaign)
- Joanne Shofner, Texas State Representative (listed by campaign)
- David Cook, Texas State Representative (listed by campaign)
- Keresa Richardson, Texas State Representative (listed by campaign)
- Andy Hopper, Texas State Representative (listed by campaign)
- Tom Oliverson, Texas State Representative (listed by campaign)
- David Spiller, Texas State Representative (listed by campaign)
- A J Louderback, Texas State Representative (listed by campaign)
- Briscoe Cain, Texas State Representative (listed by campaign)
- Rafael Cruz, Pastor and Father of US Senator Ted Cruz (listed by campaign)
- James Synowsky, Mayor of Dennis (listed by campaign)
- Mike Lang, Former State Representative of HD 60 (listed by campaign)
- Kyle Rittenhouse, American Patriot (listed by campaign)
- Cindi Castilla, President of Texas Eagle Forum (listed by campaign)
- Damon Liles, Springtown ISD Board Member (listed by campaign)
- Richard Neverdousky, Former Mayor of Willow Park (listed by campaign)
- Darrell Castillo, Professor of Government, Weatherford College (listed by campaign)
- Lynette McCracken, Co-Founder of Parker County Tea Party (listed by campaign)
- Lucas Turner, Former HD 60 Candidate and Community Leader (listed by campaign)
- Doyle Moss, Former Mayor of Willow Park (listed by campaign)
- Steve Dugan, Former Parker County Commissioner for Precinct 4 (listed by campaign)
- Jenny Barnwell, Former Parker County Treasurer (listed by campaign)
- Tom Davis, Former Tarrant County GOP Chair (listed by campaign)
- Shane Davis, Mayor of Aledo (listed by campaign)
- Julie McCarty, CEO of True Texas Project (listed by campaign)
- Fran Rhodes, President of True Texas Project (listed by campaign)
- Dave Eagle, County Commissioner, Hood County (listed by campaign)
- Maria Espinoza, National Director of The Rememberence Project (listed by campaign)
- Scott Utley, Former Parker County Republican Party Chair (listed by campaign)
- Ron Becker, Mayor of Cresson (listed by campaign)
- Maggie Wright, Founding member of Lone Star Patriots (listed by campaign)
- Wade Miller, Executive Director of Citizens for Renewing America (listed by campaign)
- Don Poe, Co-founder of Hood County Tea Party (listed by campaign)
- Dr Robert Schmidt, Mayor of Annetta North (listed by campaign)
- Don Smelley, First Mayor of Peaster (listed by campaign)
- Teresa Palmer, Mayor of Willow Park (listed by campaign)
- Mindy White, Republican Chair of Precinct 100 (listed by campaign)
- Marsha Hardin, Republican Chair of Precinct 105 (listed by campaign)
- Earlene S. Clouse, Republican Chair of Precinct 110 (listed by campaign)
- Lynda Stokes, Republican Chair of Precinct 115 (listed by campaign)
- Jeannine Kuhnell, Republican Chair of Precinct 130 (listed by campaign)
- Lynn Monaco, Republican Chair of Precinct 135 (listed by campaign)
- Jim Forgey, Republican Chair of Precinct 140 (listed by campaign)
- Kevin Cleveland, Republican Chair of Precinct 200 (listed by campaign)
- Kelton Gunter, Republican Chair of Precinct 205 (listed by campaign)
- Laura Hester, Republican Chair of Precinct 215 (listed by campaign)
- Holly Hazlett, Republican Chair of Precinct 220 (listed by campaign)
- Jennifer McGill, Republican Chair of Precinct 225 (listed by campaign)
- Christina Cleghorn, Republican Chair of Precinct 240 (listed by campaign)
- Greg Boggs, Republican Chair of Precinct 245 (listed by campaign)
- Merrylynn Gerstenschlager, Republican Chair of Precinct 250 (listed by campaign)
- Matt Ticzkus, Republican Chair of Precinct 255 and Weatherford City Council Member (listed by campaign)
- Betty L. Reinert, Republican Chair of Precinct 265 (listed by campaign)
- Heather Chapple, Republican Chair of Precinct 305 (listed by campaign)
- Mike Phillips, Republican Chair of Precinct 310 (listed by campaign)
- Bruce Melberg, Republican Chair of Precinct 315 (listed by campaign)
- Larry Bartoli, Republican Chair of Precinct 325 (listed by campaign)
- Gene Martin, Republican Chair of Precinct 410 (listed by campaign)
- Rachel Horton, Republican Chair of Precinct 415 and SREC Committee Woman for SD-30 (listed by campaign)
- Laura Heffelfinger, Republican Chair of Precinct 420 (listed by campaign)
- John Korpal, Republican Chair of Precinct 435 (listed by campaign)
- Amanda Garner, Republican Chair of Precinct 440 (listed by campaign)
- John Schoolfield, Republican Chair of Precinct 445 (listed by campaign)
- Ed Huddleston, Republican Chair of Precinct 450 (listed by campaign)
- Neal O’Bannon, Republican Chair of Precinct 4 (listed by campaign)
- Darren Floyd Smith, Republican Chair of Precinct 5 (listed by campaign)
- Joey Miller, Republican Chair of Precinct 6 (listed by campaign)
- Marshall Matthews, Republican Chair of Precinct 8 (listed by campaign)
- Ken Karger, Republican Chair of Precinct 9 (listed by campaign)
- Lisa Jones, Republican Chair of Precinct 16 (listed by campaign)
- Mel Freitas, Republican Chair of Precinct 18 (listed by campaign)
- Denise Adams, Republican Chair of Precinct 24 (listed by campaign)
- Carole Elston, Former Parker County Republican Precinct Chair (listed by campaign)
- Mike Herring, Former Parker County Republican Precinct Chair (listed by campaign)
- Mary Lou Lee, Former Parker County Republican Precinct Chair (listed by campaign)
- Jennifer Steward, Former Parker County Republican Precinct Chair (listed by campaign)
- Texas Gun Rights PAC (listed by campaign)
- Gun Owners of America (listed by campaign)
- Grassroots America – We the People PAC (listed by campaign)
- True Texas Project (listed by campaign)
- Texas Eagle Forum PAC (listed by campaign)
- Parker County Conservatives PAC (listed by campaign)
- Texans for Toll-free Highways (listed by campaign)
- Charter Schools Now PAC (listed by campaign)
- Hammer & Nails PAC (listed by campaign)
- Make Liberty Win (listed by campaign)
- National Rifle Association (listed by campaign)
- Protecting Texas Children (listed by campaign)
- Texans for Vaccine Choice (recommendation) (listed by campaign)
- Texas Farm Bureau AGFUND (listed by campaign)
- Texans for Fiscal Responsibility (listed by campaign)
- Texans for Strong Borders (listed by campaign)
- Texas State Rifle Association Political Action Team (listed by campaign)
- Campaign website
- mikeolcott.com
Krissy Guess
Democratic- On ballot as
- KRISSY GUESS
- Current role
- Oversees operations at Litex Industries (per campaign)
- Background
- Valedictorian, Azle High School (2000) (per campaign)
- Bachelor of Science in political science, Tarleton State University (2004)
- MBA, University of Texas at Arlington (per campaign)
- Litex Industries, more than two decades (per campaign)
- VP Operations (per Secretary of State filing)
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- Born and raised in House District 60 (per campaign)
- Mother of three (per campaign)
- Husband is a public school teacher (per campaign)
- Experience
- Litex Industries: lighting manufacturer and distributor in Grand Prairie (per campaign)
- Democratic primary (March 3, 2026): unopposed
- Top priorities
- "I will fight for strong public schools, accessible healthcare, fair wages, secure voting rights, and an economy that rewards hard work instead of corporate influence."
- "We must expand access to care, support rural hospitals, and listen to doctors and nurses so every mother has a healthy pregnancy and recovery."
- "Rural healthcare, fully funding our public schools, saying no to data centers, and affordability." (2026 candidate survey)
- Tidbits
- Abortion: No public statement found
- Border and immigration: No public statement found
- Guns: No public statement found
- Public schools and vouchers: Campaign site: "I will invest in teachers, classrooms, and proven educational outcomes so neighborhood schools are fully staffed, well-funded, and free to do what they do best: educate our kids."
- Property taxes: Campaign site: "I will support responsible solutions that lower property taxes and everyday costs while investing in healthcare and education that keep our communities strong."
- Endorsements
- None found in our research
- Campaign website
- krissyguessfortx.com
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