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Politics

What Makes Someone Want To Be A New Hampshire State Rep, Anyway?

New Hampshire Public Radio | By Hannah McCarthy

Published December 8, 2016 at 5:27 PM EST

Wednesday was Organization Day for the New Hampshire Legislature, when all 400 members of the House of Representatives gather for the first time since being elected. Reporter Hannah McCarthy spoke to three brand-new reps about their decision to run.

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