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by a margin of 5% of the vote despite being outspent 5–1 during the campaign. Kezer served a full four-year term as
Secretary of State from 1991 to 1995. As secretary, she operated the office at a budgetary surplus each year, reduced the waiting time for information requests from 6 months to 5 days,
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In 1994, Kezer opted to run for governor in 1994 rather than seek reelection. Considered a moderate
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