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Associated Press - November 5, 2009 9:05 AM ET
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - Rye businessman Bill Binnie has announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate, the second New Hampshire Republican to officially enter the race.
The 51-year-old Binnie heads Carlisle Capital Corp., based in Portsmouth and owns the Wentworth-by-the-Sea Country Club. He's also a racecar driver and owner of Binnie Motorsports.
Binnie on Wednesday said New Hampshire needs to build a public medical school, create jobs and help communities underserved by doctors and dentists.
When asked for his views on gay marriage, Binnie said marriage should be reserved for a man and a woman. His spokesman said Binnie supports the state's gay marriage law because it allows churches to do what they are comfortable with.
Former Attorney General Kelly Ayotte also has announced her candidacy. Democratic Rep. Paul Hodes also is running.
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