Sun Publisher Mark Guerringue and reporter Daymond Steer recently interviewed District 7 candidates Democrat Bobbi Boudman and Republican Dallas Emery. Because Rep. Glenn Cordelli resigned and moved to Texas, there is a primary Tuesday, Jan. 20. Dallas is on the Republican ballot with Seamas Oscalaidhe. Two write-in candidates, Republican Jenna Dancy and Dale Fincher are running also. Boudman is running in the Democratic primary unopposed. District 7 is made up of the towns of Wolfeboro, Tuftonboro and Ossipee. The interview has been edited for clarity and length. The full hour-long interview can be seen at conwaydailysun.com
Guerringue: Dallas, let’s start with you. Tell us a little about yourself.
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