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State Senate races a South Florida free-for-all


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By Kristen M. Clark and Alex Daugherty of the Miami Herald

The chess board is set for the remainder of the 2016 campaign season in Florida, and South Florida is solidifying its status as an epicenter to watch.

In Miami-Dade County’s closely watched state Senate races, several candidates entered contests at the last minute — preventing incumbents from running unopposed or adding to already contentious party primaries. The impact of redistricting means all Senate seats are up for election this year.

In contrast to the Senate contests, there were few last-minute surprises in South Florida’s congressional and state House races.

Candidates for state and federal office had to file paperwork by noon Friday to qualify for the Aug. 30 primary and Nov. 8 general election ballots.


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