John Gallus

Here's a review of the state Senate playing field as we begin the summer.

The races are divided into five categories: Strong Democratic, Lean Democratic, Toss-up, Lean Republican and Strong Republican.

Let's start with the Democrats:

Paul LaFlamme files in the State House.

CONCORD- State senate candidate Paul LaFlamme (R-Nashua) filed with the Secretary of State this morning.

LaFlamme is running for the Senate District 12 seat.

State Sen. Bob Clegg (R-Hudson) has been endorsed by 60 current and former state legislators.

The legislators will form Clegg's "Legislative Leadership Team," for his congressional candidacy.

The list includes state Senators and state representatives, some of which are not even in Clegg's Congressional district.

State Rep. Martha McLeod (D-Franconia) is running for the state senate.

McLeod will be facing current state Sen. John Gallus (R-Berlin) for the District 1 seat.

State Senator Bob Clegg (R-Hudson) announced the leadership team for his Congressional campaign.

"I look forward to us working together to bring New Hampshire values to Washington. This team includes Republicans, Democrats, Independents and people of many different industries and talents," Clegg said in a statement.