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Article updated: 11/6/2012 11:40 PM

Lauzen is new Kane County chairman

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Chris Lauzen talks with his wife Sarah, left, and other supporters, including Donna Neely, right, of Elburn as he gets the good news Tuesday that he will be the new Kane County Board chairman. Lauzen defeated Sue Klinkhamer, according to unofficial results.

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Chris Lauzen looks over results Tuesday with Sal and Christina Abbate of North Aurora at Aurelio's Pizza in Geneva. Lauzen defeated Sue Klinkhamer for the Kane County Board chairman's seat.

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In a campaign versus a non-campaign for Kane County Board chairman, the campaign won Tuesday night. Republican Chris Lauzen is the new county board chairman. Klinkhamer acknowledged Lauzen's victory shortly after 10 p.m. Lauzen said he was grateful for the "landslide support" he received.