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Leadership Fight Looms As Shurtleff, Wilhelm Vie For Top House Spot
State Rep. Matt Wilhelm, (D-Manchester), and former Speaker state Rep. Steve Shurtleff, (D-Penacook) both plan to run for Democratic leader.

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State Rep. Matt Wilhelm, (D-Manchester), and former Speaker state Rep. Steve Shurtleff, (D-Penacook) both plan to run for Democratic leader.

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