THE REPUBLICAN FIELD in the U.S. Senate will grow in the coming weeks, with two potential new entries shaking up this already very competitive race.

Wendy Long, 61, of Keene, told those at the Center Right meeting in Manchester last week that she’s getting ready to declare a bid.

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Kevin Landrigan is the State House bureau chief for the New Hampshire Union Leader and Sunday News. Reach him at klandrigan@unionleader.com.