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After a political upset and flipping the district Democrat in 2018, state Rep. Tram Nguyen, D-Andover, is looking to continue her work at the Statehouse.
The former legal aid lawyer is being challenged by Republican Jeff Dufour of Tewksbury, who works as a contractor in information systems.
Both candidates say their unique skill set is appropriate for the next term to represent the people of the 18th Essex District which includes parts of Andover, Boxford, North Andover and Tewksbury.