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Mayoral candidate to fight online ad complaint in a case that could set legal precedent

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Mayoral candidate Scott Wagman said Monday that he will challenge an elections complaint alleging he omitted the state's required disclaimer in online advertisements, a move that could affect other candidates who want to stump on the Internet.

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His decision sets the stage for a battle that will receive close scrutiny from political consultants, academics, candidates and advertising experts across the country. At stake is candidates' use of popular new technologies such as Facebook, Twitter or Google AdWords, affordable or free mediums that allow political hopefuls to easily reach wide swaths of potential voters.

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