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State Sen. Mike Woodard plans to run for mayor of Durham, he tells Axios.
- He says he intends to formally enter the race Wednesday morning.
Why it matters: Current Durham Mayor Elaine O'Neal announced last month she would not run for re-election after her first-term in office, potentially creating a wide-open race.
State of play: O'Neal's term was marked by a divided council and an investigation into city council member Monique Holsey-Hyman over an alleged extortion attempt of a local developer.
- Another city council member, Jillian Johnson, also has decided not to run for re-election.
- Woodard, a former city council member, is the first person to announce their intention to run for office.
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