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(This post was updated at 12:45 p.m. Thursday to clarify that the potential candidate is exploring the race, but has not definitely made a decision.)

At least one more candidate, with roots in Washington County, might soon be entering the race for the Democratic nomination in the 21st Congressional District in 2018, said Warren County Democratic Chairwoman Lynne Boecher.

"It's a woman," Boecher said Thursday, referring to a new potential candidate exploring the race. "She's in Africa right now. She's from Granville."

Five candidates have already announced they are seeking the Democratic nomination.

Among other political parties, Russell Finley of St. Lawrence County, a beef cattle farmer and real estate broker, is challenging U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-Willsboro, a two-term incumbent, in a Republican primary.

Two female Green Party members are seriously considering the race, according to Matt Funiciello, the party's congressional candidate in 2014 and 2016.

Christopher Schmidt of Fort Edward, a political activist, announced earlier this year is exploring running in the Libertarian Party line.

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