Incumbent State Representatives Anita Burroughs (D-Bartlett) and Chris McAleer (D-Jackson) seek to survive a general election challenge from Republican Maureen Blanchard (R-Hale's Location).
Nathaniel Gurien (I-Sandwich) is no longer pursuing his candidacy for a District 2 seat and won't be on the Nov. 5 general election ballot with Burroughs, McAleer and Blanchard.
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