Republican state Rep. Jack Flanagan has announced his candidacy for New Hampshire's Second Congressional District, the first to challenge Democratic incumbent Annie Kuster in the 2016 race.
Flanagan is a five-time representative from Brookline who has served as the majority leader under House Speaker Shawn Jasper.
He tells WMUR-TV he has confidence that he can influence public policy in Washington.
Kuster said she's looking forward to the race.
