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By Barbara Hoberock & Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice
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OKLAHOMA CITY – They came full of optimism.

Some brought friends, family and campaign consultants. Others stood alone.

Many had run before, but there were also plenty of newcomers seeking political offices for the first time.

By the time the first day of candidate filing opened at 8 a.m. Wednesday, the line stretched nearly out to the Capitol entrance on the ground floor.

Over 400 people had filed for office by late afternoon Wednesday, according to the state Election Board.

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