CONWAY — In terms of being able to hit the ground running in Washington, Naomi Andrews believes she’s the clear choice among a field of 11 Democrats vying for Carol Shea-Porter's 1st Congressional District seat.
Andrews, 36, of Epping has served as Shea-Porter’s chief of staff and has her endorsement for the seat in D.C.
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