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Posted: Thursday, 08 January 2009 11:04AM
Former U.S. Attorney Christopher Christie Files to Run for Governor of New Jersey
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TRENTON, NJ (AP) -- Former U.S. Attorney Christopher Christie says he's filing papers to run for governor of New Jersey.
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In an e-mail to supporters, Christie says a formal announcement will come in the first week in February.
The filing allows Christie to start raising money for the 2009 race.
The 46-year-old Republican with a reputation as a corruption-busting prosecutor has been flirting with a gubernatorial bid since resigning as U.S. Attorney Dec. 1.
Christie faces a primary challenge from state Assemblyman Rick Merkt and former Bogota Mayor Steve Lonegan.
Gov. Jon S. Corzine plans to seek re-election.
The e-mail was first reported by the Star-Ledger is reporting on its web site.
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