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District 40 Senate Race Adding Candidates

District 40 Senate Race Adding Candidates

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More candidates are filing to run for the soon to be open District 40 seat in the Nebraska legislature.

Mark Patefield of Laurel says he has been watching issues across the state and legislature….

Patefield says he has broad experiences….

Patefield, who runs pharmacies in Laurel and Wayne, also has held elective office…

Also running for the nomination are Robert Johnston of Clearwater, Barry DeKay of Niobrara and Keith Kube of Crofton. Two candidates will advance from the May 10th primary to the general election in November.

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