Editor’s note: This story has been updated to show that incumbent District 3 Coos County Commissioner Ray Gorman of Colebrook prevailed in the Republican primary for that office by 20 votes over challenger and fellow Republican Michael Cote of Gorham. When all votes in Coos County were tallied and posted on the N.H. Secretary of State’s office 2026 Republican State Primary | New Hampshire Secretary of State, the results show total votes cast for Ray Gorman numbered 545 compared to 525 ballots marked for Michael Cote.
BERLIN — The stage is set for the general election on Nov. 3, now that the Sept. 8 primary has determined the political contenders from the Republican and Democratic parties in respective matches.
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