Lake Placid businessman Douglas Hoffman is seeking GOP nod for NY's 23rd Congressional District

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Published June 17, 2009 at 3:34 PM EDT

By Chris Ulanowski

Oswego, NY – Lake Placid certified public accountant Douglas Hoffman has filed paperwork to in a bid for NY's 23rd Congressional District. The seat will soon be vacant with the departure of Republican John McHugh, who President Obama selected to be the new Secretary of the Army. Hoffman says he's seeking the GOP nomination. He spoke to WRVO's Chris Ulanowski.

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