Today, Executive Council candidate, and Merrimack County Attorney, Dan St. Hilaire (R-Concord) is hosting his first campaign event at Concord's Capital Grille.

"The event is a combination of a meet-and-greet and fundraiser," St. Hilaire said.

State Rep. Stephen Stepanek (R-Amherst) has decided to run the Executive Council.

Stepanek will be challenging Councilor Debora Pignatelli (D-Nashua) for the District 5 seat.

The Amherst state rep has established a political action committee called "Friends of Stephen Stepanek" and has set-up a website: http://stephenbstepanek.com.

Merrimack County Attorney Dan St. Hilaire (R-Concord) has decided to run for the Executive Council District Two seat.

"New Hampshire is facing tough times. Government is getting bigger, the economy is slowing down, and the citizens of District Two need and deserve better representation," St. Hilaire said in a statement.

Former Executive Councilor Earl Rinker is contemplating challenging District Two Executive Councilor John Shea, The Union Leader's Tom Fahey is reporting.