CONWAY — Chris Meier says new blood is needed in the New Hampshire Senate and that he's the man for the job.
The 45-year-old attorney talked at an Oct. 11 Sun editorial board meeting about why he is challenging longtime District 3 Sen. Jeb Bradley (R-Wolfeboro).
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