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Republican Russell Prescott has been a reliable conservative voice in New Hampshire politics for 20 years. Can he appeal to the district’s independents?

For more than 20 years, Rep. Chris Pappas has rarely attracted the limelight. But he could be the first Democrat in decades to win more than three terms to the 1st District.

Russell Prescott defeated his GOP challengers in the state’s 1st Congressional District, setting up a November contest with incumbent Democrat Chris Pappas.

Republicans seeking to win back the 1st Congressional District seat first need to choose a candidate who can defeat Democratic incumbent Rep. Chris Pappas.