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Deputy Mayor Dennis Shanahan and former state Rep. Shawn Mickelonis have filed to run for mayor of Dover.

Both candidates have identified fiscal responsibility and housing as top priorities for their campaigns.

The winner will succeed Mayor Bob Carrier, who is completing his third consecutive term.

The filing period for the Nov. 4 election remains open until Sept. 19 for additional candidates to emerge.

DOVER — Deputy Mayor Dennis Shanahan and former state Rep. Shawn Mickelonis have both filed to run for mayor, setting up a contested race for the city's top office in the Nov. 4 election.

The filing period for two-year terms for Dover mayor, City Council and School Board runs until Sept. 19 so there's time for more candidates to emerge.

Shanahan said he is

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