Candidates Seek To Fill Long-term Congressman’s Seat

By Cody Butler, Indiana Public Radio

Posted October 31, 2012

A former U.S. attorney, an Iraq War veteran, and a high school economics teacher are the three candidates seeking to fill Dan Burton's 5th District seat.

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Dan Burton has represented the 5th District in Congress for a generation.

After 30 years and a couple of tough primary races, the new field of candidates is down to three, a former U.S. attorney, an Iraq War veteran, and a high school economics teacher. But are all trying to win votes by talking about getting 5th District Hoosiers back to work.

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