OSSIPEE — Two candidates are seeking one Carroll County Commissioner seat for District 3. Democrat Chip Albee of Tuftonboro is squaring off against Matthew Plache of Wolfeboro in Nov. 3's general election. The current District 3 Commissioner Amanda Bevard declined to seek re-election. Below are their candidate essays, describing their accomplishments and hopes for the county. — Daymond Steer
Chip Albee
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