Andy Martel

Over the last three election cycles, senate district 18 has been decided on average of less than 900 votes.  In 2006, a landslide year for Democrats, Betsi DeVries beat Andy Martell by 1500 votes, which is the largest margin of victory in the last 6 years.  This year no Republican has stepped up to the plate to challenge the freshman senator, but two candidates are considering it.

Manchester Ward 8 school board member Doug Kruse is one candidate considering the race.  Doug has been rumored for many offices in the past few years, but to date has stuck with his duties as a school board member.  The other is businessman and political consultant Mike Biundo. 

First Congressional District candidate Jeb Bradley (R-Wolfeboro) has announced his Manchester Leadership Committee.

Bradley's committee is comprised of elected officials, party activists and business leaders.

Supporters include State Representatives Will Infantine, Irene Messier, Sandy Reeves and Aldermen Mike Garrity and Real Pinard.

Other notables include former Manchester Republican Chairman Jerry Thibodeau, realtor Ben Gamache and former State Senators Andy Martel and Dick Danais.