Original sentence: Forehand, Kagan handily Luiz Simmons (her successor in the House) in the June 24 primary, then went on to defeat Republican Steve Zellers in the November general election.She was sworn in as Senator for the 17th district for the January 2015 legislative session
Edited sentence: Forehand, Kagan handily defeated incumbent Delegate Luiz Simmons (her successor in the House) in the June 24 primary, then went on to defeat Republican Steve Zellers in the November general election.She was consequently sworn in as Senator for the 17th district for the January 2015 legislative session