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Fiorina takes first step in run for Boxer’s U.S. Senate seat

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Carly Fiorina, the former chief executive of Hewlett- Packard, took her first formal step Tuesday toward a campaign for Barbara Boxer’s seat in the U.S. Senate.

Fiorina, who would face Assemblyman Chuck DeVore of Irvine in the Republican primary in June, announced that she had filed papers with the Internal Revenue Service to start exploring a candidacy.

“The people of California have serious concerns about job creation, economic growth and the role of government in solving problems that touch each of our lives,” Fiorina said in a written statement.

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Her personal wealth would make Fiorina a heavy favorite for the Republican nomination. But she would have a tough fight to unseat Boxer, a Democrat seeking a fourth term. And Fiorina is opposed to abortion, which puts her at odds with most California voters.

Fiorina was fired from Hewlett-Packard after a rocky tenure.

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michael.finnegan@latimes.com

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