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Lynch has denied that the incident constituted a hit-and-run.
Lynch has also faced criticism for his past comments supporting the legalization of cocaine, which he later argued were taken out of context.
Critics have additionally raised questions about staffing decisions made during his campaign, arguing they reflected poor judgment.
The senator recently released an advertisement highlighting Lynch’s difficulty answering basic constitutional questions during a recorded interview.
Trump has also weighed in strongly on the contest.
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