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Adamant Democrats might oust Thielen from party
Despite a dispute, the candidate will appear on the ballot for August's primary
POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Jun 13, 2012
~~<p>State Democrats will not file a legal challenge to block Laura Thielen from running for state Senate as a Demo­crat, but might attempt to expel her from the party for not following internal rules.</p>
<p>The deadline for the party to object to Thielen's candidacy in court expired Tuesday, so her name will appear on the Aug. 11 primary ballot against state Sen. Pohai Ryan (D, Hawaii Kai-Wai­ma­nalo-Kailua).</p>
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State Democrats will not file a legal challenge to block Laura Thielen from running for state Senate as a Democrat, but might attempt to expel her from the party for not following internal rules.
The deadline for the party to object to Thielen's candidacy in court expired Tuesday, so her name will appear on the Aug. 11 primary ballot against state Sen. Pohai Ryan (D, Hawaii Kai-Waimanalo-Kailua). Login for more...
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