4 Republicans compete for chance to take on Sen. Shaheen

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Democratic U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen has easily defeated two primary challengers as she runs for a third term. Shaheen defeated Tom Alciere, a former state representative from Hudson, and Paul Krautmann, a retired dentist from Keene, on Tuesday. Meanwhile, four Republicans are competing for the chance to challenge Shaheen. The top two contenders — Retired Brig. Gen. Donald Bolduc and attorney Bryant “Corky” Messner — agree on most issues, but the