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State Rep. Candidate Profile: Brandon Reid
Brandon Reid, a Republican, is vying for the 32d Middlesex District House seat.

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Brandon Reid, a Republican, is vying for the 32d Middlesex District House seat.

Kate Lipper-Garabedian, a Democrat, is vying for the 32d Middlesex District House seat.
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