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Race for seat in Congress grows

The field of candidates seeking to represented the 3rd District in Congress continues to grow, with two more days remaining to file for official candidacy.

To date, 13 area residents have filed for the seat which is being vacated by Republican incumbent Joe Heck, who is running for the Senate seat of retiring U.S. Democratic Sen. Harry Reid.

Republicans seeking the seat are Kerry Bowers, Michele Fiore, Sami Khal, Andrew Matthews, Michael Roberson, Danny Tarkanian and Annette Teijeiro.

Democrats who have filed for the seat are Barry Michaels, Jackie Rosen, Jesse Sbaih, Steven Schiffman, Alex Singer and Neil Waite.

A primary to narrow the field will be held June 14.

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