LACONIA — Natalie Kitching-Rajak, ward clerk in Ward 2 at St. Andre Bessette Parish Hall, said they had a great voter turnout this year for the Primary Election on Tuesday. She emphasized the importance of having a say in local politics, and how amazing it is to simply have the ability to vote.

MEREDITH — Turnout was solid at Meredith Community Center Tuesday morning, with a steady stream of voters hitting the polls for the Primary Election.

CONCORD — The Primary Election is Tuesday, Sept. 8, and Secretary of State David Scanlan wants voters to be prepared as they head out to the polls.

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GILFORD — Allan Frank is brand new to politics, but the retired airline pilot has a drive to lead in the Statehouse by being proactive and listening to all sides for common sense solutions.

GILFORD — Lisa Rivard doesn’t feel represented in Gilford under current leadership in the Statehouse. The Democrat is trying to change that, with a run for state representative.

GILFORD — Democrat Bob McLean is currently on the Gilford School Board, and what he learned there led him to join the race to Concord.

GILFORD — Jade Wood may not have experience in state government, but she knows how to navigate difficult scenarios, including as a member of the Gunstock Area Commission during its turmoil.

MEREDITH — Cinde Warmington heard firsthand last week that concerns top-of-mind ahead of the election — housing, affordability and workforce pipeline — are affecting small businesses, too.

GILMANTON — Rep. David Nagel (D-NH) has had an interesting ride in the Statehouse. He changed parties this year, after thinking he didn’t align with the current Republican Party.

MEREDITH — Republican Scott Wallace served in the Statehouse for eight years before being voted out two years ago. Now, the former state representative is making a run at a seat in Belknap District 2.

GILFORD — Local rental property owner Priscilla Bean may not have political experience, but she knows the Statehouse like the back of her hand, as she was often there with her late husband, Harry Bean.

LACONIA — Lois Kessin, longtime community activist and women’s soccer pioneer, is running for a seat in the Statehouse with a focus on housing affordability, restorative justice, and protecting the environment.

LACONIA — Denise Riley, a public defense investigator, is running a campaign prioritizing lowering housing costs and property taxes, bringing skillful communication into the Statehouse, and fighting for justice.

GILFORD — Republican Bob Binda is well versed in his hometown’s politics as member of various committees and boards, and now has sights set on representing District 6 in the Statehouse.

BELMONT — The only Democrat on the ballot running for Statehouse in Belmont, Liz Charlwood is campaigning on a platform of housing affordability, solving the property tax conundrum and making improvements to local public education.

GILFORD — Rep. Glen Aldrich (R-Gilford) moved to the Granite State as part of the Free State Project, and has since served five terms in the Statehouse. He's taking on six candidates in the Primary Election Tuesday, Sept. 8, with hopes of retaining his District 6 seat serving Gilford, Gilman…

BELMONT — Dana Silcock believes in the importance of local residents having a voice in Concord, which is why he’s put his name on the primary ballot on Tuesday, Sept. 8.

LACONIA — Paul Rossi, a former math teacher, is running a campaign rallying for educational reform, workforce development, and lower energy costs. The Republican is vying for a seat representing Laconia — Belknap District 5 — in the Statehouse.