Technically, he had declared a few weeks ago, but who’s counting?<\/p>\n
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Factory worker announces bid for 5th District<\/a><\/p>\n To no one’s surprise, Tucker Watkins isn’t impressed. <\/p>\n Early OddsMakers on his chance of winning is 2%, but anything’s possible. 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