Dick McClure, R-Hales Location, is seeking a term in the New Hampshire House of Representatives.
Eight people are vying for three District 2 State House seats. In the Sept. 11 primary, there are four Democratic candidates and four Republican candidates, with the top three vote-getters in each party advancing to the November general election.
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