CONWAY — It’s difficult campaigning for political office amid a pandemic. With large gatherings not recommended due to COCID-19, candidates have had to scale back face-to-face campaigning and try to connect as much as possible in radio and television snippets along with taking part in Zoom and other online forums.
Throw in that sitting Gov. Chris Sununu (R-Newfields), who is seeking a third two-year term, is enjoying a large favorability rating among Granite Staters for his handling of the coronavirus, and the task might seem daunting.
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