Christopher Ogburn of Warren has announced he’ll run as a Democrat for the House District 8 seat held by Republican Rep. Jeff Wardlaw of Warren, a former Democrat.

Ogburn mentions integrity in his news release, perhaps an indication he might bring up Wardlaw’s sale of a business to and subsequent employment by nursing home magnate Michael Morton, who’s been on the periphery of campaign fund-raising controversies, particularly shoveling his money into judicial races. FBI documents released in the federal probe indicated an interest in Wardlaw’s business, though he’s been charged with nothing and says he’s done nothing wrong.

Ogburn’s release:

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