CONWAY — The field vying for the 1st Congressional District seat held by the retiring Carol Shea-Porter (D-Rochester) just got a bit larger.
Not only has Chris Pappas (D-Manchester), 37, a three-term Executive Councilor from District 4, announced his bid, but a familiar local face, Carroll County Commissioner Mark Hounsell (R-Conway) also says he is considering a run on the GOP slate.
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