CONCORD — The filing period for federal, state or county offices opened Wednesday and runs through June 12. There are a number of open seats.
State Reps. Tom Buco (D-Conway) Steve Woodcock (D-Conway), Chris McAleer (D-Jackson) and Katy Peternel (R-Wolfeboro) have all announced they will not seek re-election.
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