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 - March 30, 2009

Rep. Hoekstra to Run for Michigan Governor

Republican congressman announces he will step into statewide politics.


DETROIT -- Republican U.S. Rep. Peter Hoekstra says he's running for Michigan governor.

The 55-year-old from Holland made the announcement Monday morning on WJR-AM's Paul W. Smith program.

Hoekstra says he plans to file formal paperwork Monday afternoon in Lansing.

He says the state needs a new vision.

Democratic Gov. Jennifer Granholm can't run for re-election because  of term limits.

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