Two candidates are running in the race for one seat in the New Hampshire state Senate representing District 3. They are incumbent Jeb Bradley (R-Wolfeboro) and challenger Theresa Swanick (D-Effingham). The race will be decided on Nov. 3. District 3 covers Albany, Bartlett, Brookfield, Chatham, Conway, Eaton, Effingham, Freedom, Hale's Location, Hart's Location, Jackson, Madison, Middleton, Milton, Moultonborough, Ossipee, Sandwich, Tamworth, Tuftonboro, Wakefield, Waterville Valley and Wolfeboro. Below are their essays. — Lloyd Jones
JEB BRADLEY (R)
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