Incumbents Mark McConkey (R-Freedom) and Jerry Knirk (D-Freedom) along with Susan Ticehurst (D-Tamworth) are running for two state representative seats in Carroll County District 3, which covers Albany, Freedom, Madison and Tamworth. — Lloyd Jones
The following is McConkey’s candidate questionnaire:
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