Roger Pine (born January 11, 1940) is an American former politician who served one term in the

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. Pine was born in

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, and made his living as a farmer there. In 2004, he ran successfully won election as a Republican, stressing his credentials as a farmer and business owner, and emphasizing his beliefs in encouraging the growth of small business in Kansas. Pine narrowly defeated

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Jan Justice, taking 52% of the vote to her 48%. The

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, fellow Republican Bob Lyon, did not seek reelection. In his 2008 reelection bid, Pine faced another close election, ultimately losing to Democratic challenger

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; Holland took 48% of the vote, Pine took 46%, and 5% was claimed by

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Patrick Wilbur.

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