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TAGUE DROPS OUT OF RACE

Oberacker Explores

Running For Senate

To Succeed Seward

Peter Oberacker

SCHENEVUS – County Rep. Peter Oberacker, R-Schenevus, who is also president of  FormTech Solutions, a national food research consultancy, is exploring running for the 51st District state Senate seat to succeed James L. Seward, he said yesterday.

Last evening, Assemblyman Chris Tague, R-Schoharie, considered the front-runner for the nomination. pulled out, saying he has commitments to fulfill in his 102nd District job.

Otsego County GOP Chairman Vince Casale said he will be introducing Oberacker to other county chairmen in the nine-county district over the next two weeks to firm up support for the candidate.

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  2. fine but lets hope we have a real election with an opponent … so tired of the mere coronation of our representatives with zero opposition

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  3. Outstanding! A gentleman with integrity, compassion and intelligence. He truly represents his constituents.

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  4. maybe if he could fix the problems he promised first , I might consider but definetely not in same class as Jim Seward

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  5. Jim Seward will be so missed . Not sure there is someone who can really fill those shoes successfully! Jim Seward is a class act

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  6. Senator Seward was a great voice for our community, but a change is needed. I think Fulton farmer Jim Barber will be an excellent choice come November.

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