BERLIN — Contested races for state representative in Coos District 5 feature two incumbent Democrat candidates, Henry W. Noel and Corrine Cascadden, challenging two political newcomers, Republicans Peter Morency and Brian L. Valerino. The four candidates are from Berlin.
Each candidate answered the question: Why are you running for election?
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