Several candidates express interest in running for Lesko’s seat in Congressional District 8

Update: Adds news that failed U.S. Senate candidate Blake Masters has entered the race.

A slew of political candidates have come forward to express interest for U.S. Rep. Debbie Lesko’s seat in Congressional District 8 after the congresswoman announced she won’t run for reelection.

Shortly after Lesko, R-Peoria, made her announcement on Oct. 17, Republican Abe Hamadeh officially entered the race.

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