CONWAY — Though many incumbents were swept out of office in District 2 on a blue wave of Democratic fervor in Conway, maybe the biggest upset came with the defeat of House Speaker Gene Chandler (R-Bartlett).
However, Senate Majority Leader Jeb Bradley (R-Wolfeboro) was able to hold onto his seat despite a strong challenge by Democrat Chris Meier of North Conway.
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