CONWAY — It was a big primary day for the “establishment” candidates on the state level across the Granite State on Tuesday.
Former state Sen. Molly Kelly of Harrisville appeared headed to a win in the Democratic gubernatorial race against former Portsmouth Mayor Steve Marchand.
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