Incumbent city leaders had a good night Tuesday, as New Hampshire voters headed to the polls in municipal elections.

In Manchester, Mayor Jay Ruais held off challenger Jessica Spillers, receiving 59% of the vote.

Sitting mayors also held their seats in cities across the state, including in Concord with Mayor Byron Champlin, Keene with Mayor Jay Kahn, Claremont with Mayor Dale Girard, Somersworth with Mayor Matt Gerding, and Portsmouth with Mayor Deaglan McEachern. Berlin Mayor Robert Cone won running unopposed.

Several cities will see new leaders after Tuesday’s results.

In Laconia, Republican State Rep. Mike Bordes won a narrow race for mayor against Bruce Cheney, the city’s former police chief.

Democratic State Rep. Chuck Grassie was elected mayor in Rochester. And Dennis Shanah

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