Sherwood businessman Steve Walden will be a Democratic candidate for Pulaski County clerk. Larry Crane, a lawyer and state employee, had previously announced. Clerk Pat O’Brien is running for secretary of state. Because of Walden’s candidacy, Crane recently stepped down as chairman of the County Democratic Committee to avoid any appearance of conflict of interest.

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