WOLFEBORO — Longtime state Sen. Jeb Bradley will face at least one primary challenger in September but more could emerge today, the last day to file for state and county office. Meanwhile, Pat Pustell, a prominent Democrat from Ossipee, has thrown her hat in the ring for state representative.
The Democrat and Republican primaries are Sept. 13. The general election is Nov. 8.
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