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State Senate Candidate DeFranco Says Opponent Backed Out Of Debate
Sal DeFranco, the Republican running in the 2nd Essex and Middlesex District, said he and incumbent Barry Finegold had agreed to the terms.

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Sal DeFranco, the Republican running in the 2nd Essex and Middlesex District, said he and incumbent Barry Finegold had agreed to the terms.

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