Overshadowed by presidential politics are important primary races in the state, including governor and Congress. Like most of our readers, the editorial staff at the Sun has been playing catch-up in sizing up the candidates. U.S. SENATEOn top of the ticket, incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte is challenged by former state Sen. Jim Rubens. "His disgraceful behavior has shattered the trust placed in him by the people of New Hampshire," it wrote in an editorial. Both Van Ostern and Marchand would be strong candidates in the general election, but as in the Republican primary, we're endorsing a candidate who is a bit outside the mainstream.

Source: Daily Sun September 09, 2016 00:11 UTC