BERLIN — A busy election season is coming to a close as voters head to the polls next Tuesday to help decide a raft of open seats in state and federal elections to decide who will represent them in Washington, Concord and county government.
The polls will be open in most locations from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. on Nov. 3.
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