Democratic Field for Governor to Expand

The race for the Democratic nomination for governor will become a three-way one, according to multiple reports.

WMUR's James Pindell and the Concord Monitor's Annmarie Timmins tonight reported Bill Kennedy, of Danbury, will enter the race.

Pindell reported on his "Political Scoop" blog that Kennedy will announce his candidacy Thursday. Kennedy is a firefighter, EMT, and veteran, according to Pindell.

Kennedy will go up against Exeter's Maggie Hassan and Barrington's Jackie Cilley in the September Primary. The filing period for the race closes in June.

Timmins reported Kennedy – like Cilley – will not take "The Pledge" against a sales/income tax. Cilley she will not play "pledge politics." Hassan has previously she is taking the pledge.

On the GOP side, Ovide Lamontagne and Kevin Smith are the only candidates to have announced bids so far.