Hammond announces re-election bid for state rep.
After making a series of stops in the 93rd district, State Representative Norine Hammond announced her re-election campaign today outside the Knox County Courthouse.
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Hammond announces re-election bid for state rep.
After making a series of stops in the 93rd district, State Representative Norine Hammond announced her re-election campaign today outside the Knox County Courthouse. Following the announcement, Hammond took a moment to talk about issues, including the