The mayor of Scranton is set to officially kick off his campaign for Pennsylvania governor.

Chris Doherty plans to officially launch the campaign at noon on Tuesday.

The Democrat is joining four other contenders in the spring primary. Democratic Gov. Ed Rendell is not running again.

The other Democratic candidates are Montgomery County Commissioner Joe Hoeffel, Philadelphia businessman Tom Knox, Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato and state Auditor General Jack Wagner.

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At least two other candidates are vying for the Republican nomination: Attorney General Tom Corbett and U.S. Rep. Jim Gerlach.

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Information from: The Scranton Times, http://thetimes-tribune.com/