COOS COUNTY — There are two contested regional races on Sept. 8 (Primary Day), both on the Republican ballot, along with a number of contested state races.
Incumbent state Sen. David Starr of Franconia faces a challenge for the Republican nomination from Rep. Erin Hennessey of Littleton.
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