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Last Updated on Wednesday, 29 September 2010 11:28 Written by rslcpol Tuesday, 24 August 2010 10:30
From azdailysun.com:
A freshman lawmaker and a former Arizona real estate commissioner are vying for the Democratic nod to become the state’s next chief elections officer and second in line to the governor.
The secretary of state’s race drew few candidates this year, and the only contest in Tuesday’s primary is between Democrats Chris Deschene of LeChee on the Navajo Nation and Sam Wercinski of Phoenix.
Wercinski has outspent Deschene by more than $30,000 in his first run at political office. The 48-year-old veteran who served two years as state real estate commissioner, touts his experience in the private sector. He said he has a proven record of fixing broken state government and values that resonate with Arizonans.
Deschene, a 39-year-old veteran, has experience in the legal and engineering fields. He was elected to the state Legislature in 2008 and said has worked on bills that directly affect the voting rights of state residents. He says his diverse background makes him best suited for the job.
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