Olympian Carl Lewis announces run for NJ Senate

MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. — Olympic gold medalist Carl Lewis says he'll run again — for New Jersey Senate.

The 49-year-old New Jersey native announced his bid to represent his hometown of Willingboro on Monday.

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"When I run — as you see from my record — I run to win," Lewis said outside a historic courthouse in his home county, where he announced his candidacy with his mother and other family members standing nearby.

Lewis said he hopes to inspire people, encourage communities to get together and improve...