OSSIPEE — Carroll County Commissioner Chuck McGee (R-Moultonborough) is facing a challenge from Susan Ticehurst (D-Tamworth) at the polls Nov. 5.
The seat they are vying for is in District 2, which represents Madison, Moultonborough, Ossipee, Tamworth and Tuftonboro, though all three commissioners are elected countywide. McGee won the seat after being appointed by the county legislative to fill the vacancy that occurred when Kim Tessari resigned last year. Below are McGee and Ticehurst's candidate essays. — Daymond Steer
Carroll County Commissioner Chuck McGee (R-Moultonborough) is running for Carroll County District 2. (DAYMOND STEER PHOTO)
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Susan Ticehurst (D-Tamworth) isrunning for Carroll County Commissioner District 2.
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