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  "heading": "Declaration of candidacy by congressional candidates",
  "text": "Any person desiring to become a candidate in a primary election for United States senator or representative in Congress shall file notification of his candidacy and declaration of his qualifications as provided for state candidates in Chapter 5 of this Title.",
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