WOLFEBORO — Two Wolfeboro incumbents from House District 6 — Brodie Deshaies John MacDonald — are facing a primary challenge from fellow Republicans Lawrence Borland and Katy Peternel, also both of Wolfeboro. The primary is Sept. 13. Deshaies MacDonald are both serving in House District 6 now. The only change to the district after the redistricting is the district now includes Tuftonboro.
Candidates were asked: What do you want voters to know about your family, work and public service history?
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