Today was the first day candidates could file for state office.

Here is a collection of tidbits and photos:

-Former New Hampshire Attorney General Peter Heed (R-Westmoreland) is running for the Cheshire County Attorney seat.

-Hudson resident Tom Alciere has decided to primary U.S. Sen. John Sununu (R-Waterville Valley).

-Geoff Michael (R-Merrimack) will run in the Republican primary in the First Congressional District.

-James W. Danforth (R-Andover) will run for Peter Burling's senate seat.

-John Shea (D-Nelson) will run for re-election to the Executive Council.

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[img_assist|nid=1895|title=State Sen. John Gallus talks will Bill Gardner|desc=|link=none|align=center|width=420|height=315]

[img_assist|nid=1896|title=Strafford County Commissioner candidate Earle Goodwin with Secretary of State Bill Gardner|desc=Goodwin is a direct descendant of Gov. Ichabod Goodwin, who served from 1859-1861.|link=none|align=center|width=420|height=315]

[img_assist|nid=1898|title=Executive Councilor Ray Burton standing next to Executive Council candiate Stephen Stepanek|desc=|link=none|align=center|width=420|height=315]