Phil Spagnuolo and his daughter, Gabby, celebrate his victory at the 405 Pub in Laconia. (Rick Green/Laconia Daily Sun)By RICK GREEN, LACONIA DAILY SUNLACONIA — Phil Spagnuolo Jr., a Democrat, defeated his Republican opponent, Les Cartier, yesterday in a special election for state representative. Spagnuolo, who defeated Cartier, 967-840, will succeed the late Rep. Don Flanders, R-Laconia in Belknap County District 3. “Most people have concerns about the opioid crisis.”On the campaign trail, that issue, and concerns about schools seemed to top voters' concerns, he said. Cartier, a retired hazardous materials expert who worked for the state Fire Marshal's office, focused on jobs and economic growth in his campaign.

Source: Daily Sun February 28, 2018 05:26 UTC