Four people are running for two seats in the newly redistricted Carroll County House District 8, which will serve Brookfield, Eaton, Effingham, Freedom, Madison, Moultonborough, Tamworth and Wakefield. Incumbents Mark McConkey (R-Freedom) and Jerry Knirk (D-Freedom), now serving in District 3, are being challenged by Michael Costable Jr. (R-Freedom) and Sandra Ringelstein (D-Moultonborough). Here are their responses to the Sun's questionnaire. — Daymond Steer
Michael Costable Jr is running for as a Republican state representative in Carroll County District 8. (FACEBOOK PHOTO)
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Jerry Knirk (D-Freedom) is a candidate for House District 8. (COURTESY PHOTO)
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Mark McConkey (R-Freedom) is a candidate for House District 8. (COURTESY PHOTO)
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Sandra Ringelstein (D-Moultonborough) is a candidate for House District 3. (COURTESY PHOTO)
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