FREEDOM — Political newcomer Brian Taylor unseated incumbent state Rep. Michael Costable Jr. in Tuesday’s primary election. Both men are Republicans from Freedom.
Richard Brown (R-Moultonborough), also was running for one of the two open seats in District 8. Brown is an incumbent state representative in District 3.
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