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In late May 2021, Duke announced his candidacy to run against establishment Democrat Rep. Murphy.<ref name=dukeannouncesrun/> He emerged in the campaign on conservative positions, stating:
In late May 2021, Duke announced his candidacy to run against establishment Democrat Rep. Murphy.<ref name=dukeannouncesrun/> He emerged in the campaign on conservative positions, stating:
{{cquote|Now, I’m a husband and father of five, and I’ve seen too many professional politicians compromising our country’s future and security. I’m ready to face these challenges to cut taxes, secure our border, defend life, and ensure the safety of our families at home and abroad.}}
{{cquote|Now, I’m a husband and father of five, and I’ve seen too many professional politicians compromising our country’s future and security. I’m ready to face these challenges to cut taxes, secure our border, defend life, and ensure the safety of our families at home and abroad.}}
Murphy initially intended to run for U.S. Senate against establishment conservative Republican [[Marco Rubio]] and would face Rep. [[Val Demings]] in the Democrat primary,<ref>Caputo, Marc (May 24, 2021). [https://www.politico.com/news/2021/05/24/stephanie-murphy-marco-rubio-senate-490563 Florida Rep. Stephanie Murphy will not challenge Rubio for Senate]. ''Politico''. Retrieved December 2, 2021.</ref> though backtracked on May 24, 2021, the day prior to Duke's announcement for U.S. House.<ref name=dukeannouncesrun/>
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