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New Hampshire: 2009 Election

Fri, 12/12/2008 - 14:35

Lopez says ‘all options open’ about possible race for mayor

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

Manchester Alderman Mike Lopez left open the possibility that he might run for mayor of the largest city in New Hampshire.

When asked if he is considering running for mayor of Manchester, Lopez told PolitickerNH.com on Thursday that "all my options are always open."

Lopez said that whoever decides to run for mayor will need to enter the race by March in order to lay the groundwork for the November 2009 election. Current Mayor Frank Guinta has not announced whether or not he will run for re-election.

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Thu, 12/11/2008 - 16:58

Guinta silent on political future

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

MANCHESTER--Mayor Frank Guinta decided to pass on a question about whether he will run for re-election in 2009 but said that he would make an announcement "at the appropriate time."

Guinta, mayor of the largest city in New Hampshire, is often mentioned by Republicans as a potential statewide candidate, or congressional candidate, in 2010. If Guinta decided to run in 2009 he would be running for his third-term as mayor.

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