William Denley

Fresh off his Republican primary win in Senate District 3, state Rep. William Denley said he is looking forward to highlighting his difference in opinion with Democratic nominee Judge Willard "Bud" Martin.

Denley (R-Wakefield) said he "feels pretty good" with his Tuesday night win because the returns showed he received support in all the areas of the district. Looking ahead to the general election race against Martin (D-Center Sandwich), Denley said he shares many of the same positions as Martin, but on the issue of education funding, Denley said, he and Martin are on different sides.

State Rep. William Denley has captured the Republican nomination in state Senate District 3, besting state Reps. Sam Cataldo and David Babson in Tuesday's primary.

With 47 percent of precincts reporting, Denley has earned 53 percent of the vote, compared to Cataldo's (Farmington) 26 percent and Babson's (Ossipee) 21 percent, according to New Hampshire Public Radio's returns.

Denley will face Judge Willard "Bud" Martin (D-Center Sandwich) in the general election.

This weekend while votes are enjoying a restful weekend, candidates competing in the Republican primary in state Senate District three will be busy out on the campaign trail.

Sam Cataldo (R-Farmington) will be marching in the Epping home day parade and will have a booth at the Farmington hay day, while David Babson (R-Ossipee) said he will also be attending several events. William Denley (R-Wakefield) will be at the Conway parade and will also be attending a house party in Conway.

State Sen. Joe Kenney's (R-Wakefield) decision to run for governor has set-off a three-way Republican primary to capture the 3rd state Senate district seat.

The primary features three former state representatives who hope to move up to the upper chamber: Sam Cataldo (R-Farmington), David Babson (R-Ossipee) and William Denley (R-Wakefield). The Republican nominee will face Judge Bud Martin (D-Center Sandwich).

Erik Taylor, former chairman of the Carroll County Republicans and a consultant with Elevare Communications, said the key to the primary are the "boros."