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Viens is back in the race; Monette, Klar withdraw

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copyright the Chronicle May 11, 2016

by Tena Starr

Gary Viens of Newport has reconsidered his earlier decision not to seek re-election to the Orleans-2 House seat.

Mr. Viens, who has served one term, said on Monday that both constituents and fellow legislators urged him to run again.

Irasburg farmer and lawyer John Klar and Newport Mayor Paul Monette have withdrawn from the race in the wake of Mr. Viens’ decision to seek re-election.

Mr. Viens said he called to tell them about his decision, making it clear that he was not asking them to withdraw. He said he was humbled by their decision to withdraw anyway.

In the past legislative session, Mr. Viens, who spent more than 30 years in law enforcement, served on the House Judiciary Committee, as well as the Joint Committee on Judicial Retention.

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