OSSIPEE — Steven Brown, a Republican challenging Carroll County District 5 state Rep. Jonathan Smith, narrowly defeated the fellow Republican in Tuesday's primary by a vote of 269-260.
Meanwhile in District 7, Dale Fincher (R-Wolfeboro) thrashed fellow Republican and Ossipee Selectman Dallas Emery at the polls on Tuesday.Â
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