LITTLETON — State Sen. Erin Hennessey’s announcement that she will not run for re-election has set off a scramble of candidates lining up to run for the seat.

While the filing period does not open until June 1, three people have announced they are running. Littleton selectwoman Carrie Gendreau (R-Littleton), Rep. Troy Merner (R-Lancaster) and Rep. Edith Tucker (D-Randolph), have said they are running for the open seat.

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