Republican state Sen. Peter Oberacker is planning to run for Congress, according to sources familiar with the district. The run could lead to the district’s first contested primary in years after back-to-back campaigns between Democratic Rep. Josh Riley and former Rep. Marc Molinaro, a Republican.

Oberacker informed Sullivan County GOP Chair Greg Goldstein of his intention to run, and Goldstein later sent an email to other town chairs in the county informing them of Oberacker’s decision and letting them know he’d work on finding a replacement to run for the Republican nomination in the 51st state Senate district that Oberacker currently represents.

“As discussed last night, Peter has decided to throw his hat in the ring to run for the US Congressional 19th District !! Hopefully, we will

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