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Survivor of home invasion reportedly running for state House

The sole survivor of the deadly Cheshire home invasion is reportedly running for the state House. Multiple reports say Doctor William Petit has been nominated to run for the state's 22nd District,

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Survivor of home invasion reportedly running for state House

The sole survivor of the deadly Cheshire home invasion is reportedly running for the state House. Multiple reports say Doctor William Petit has been nominated to run for the state's 22nd District,

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