Denley takes SD-3 GOP primary

State Rep. William Denley has captured the Republican nomination in state Senate District 3, besting state Reps. Sam Cataldo and David Babson in Tuesday's primary.

With 47 percent of precincts reporting, Denley has earned 53 percent of the vote, compared to Cataldo's (Farmington) 26 percent and Babson's (Ossipee) 21 percent, according to New Hampshire Public Radio's returns.

Denley will face Judge Willard "Bud" Martin (D-Center Sandwich) in the general election.