CONCORD- State Rep. Sharon Carson (R-Londonderry) and retired state police office Bernie Sparks (R-Loudon) officially filed at the State House with the Secretary of State office.
Carson is running for the State Senate, while Sparks has decided to run for the Executive Council.
"This is really the beginning of the campaign," Carson said. "It's going to be an exciting time here in New Hampshire."
Carson added that the state budget will be her main campaign issue and she is running in Senate District 14 against Sandy Amlaw (D-Londonderry).