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Barnes Leans On Statewide Experience To Make Case For Democratic Nomination
Barnes entered the race in December and he’ll need to get through a crowded Democratic primary to make it onto the November ballot.

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Barnes entered the race in December and he’ll need to get through a crowded Democratic primary to make it onto the November ballot.

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