CONWAY — Jeb Bradley (R-Wolfeboro) is seeking re-election to Senate District 3 for the eighth time. He’s being challenged by Bill Marsh (D-Brookfield), a state representative who switched parties last year due to the Republican leadership’s response to state COVID vaccination laws. Election Day is Nov. 8.
Bradley, who took part in an editorial board interview at the Sun last Friday, said: “I’ve always been focused on jobs and making sure that New Hampshire vis-a-vis other states is competitive, that we have a growing economy, that businesses can do well here.
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