Even in the "Live Free or Die State"

From Eric Dondero:

There's a primary election on Tuesday, July 4th in New Hampshire. That's right. In addition to fireworks, hot dogs, and suntans at nearby Hampton Beach, Seabrook-ians will be voting to choose a Democrat and Republican each to face off against a Libertarian in September.

Even the guy who held the seat is running.

From the Newbury Port Daily News:

state Rep. Gary Wheaton (photo) of Seabrook resigned his seat in the New Hampshire House of Representatives this spring.

To begin with, Wheaton, 50, is running to regain the seat he gave up after having run-ins with the law on two separate occasions.

His second set of legal problems, which led to his resignation, is still pending in Hampton, N.H., District Court. Later this month, he will face charges brought by Hampton police related to speeding and driving after license suspension.

But wait, there's more. One of the Republican candidates is also facing charges, albeit of a less serious nature.

Continuing:

Albert "Max" Abramson of Seabrook was indicted in May by a Rockingham County Grand Jury on eight counts of felony reckless conduct based on charges brought by the Seabrook Police Department.

Seabrook police arrested Abramson on charges of firing a handgun, for which he has a permit, into the ceiling of his home during a party on Dec. 19. While Abramson 34, has not admitted to firing the handgun, he defended his actions as simply trying to stop a fight. Abramson, a member of the town Budget Committee and fellow Republican candidate, claims the case is politically motivated.

A couple other milktoast Republicans are also on the ballot, and two Democrats. The winner will face Libertarian Party member and elected Town Committeeman Brendan Kelley (photo).

Kelly is not on Tuesday's primary ballot because he faces no opposition in his party.