Gardner Narrowly Holds On As New Hampshire Secretary of State 

New Hampshire Secretary of State William M. Gardner speaks in the Senate Chamber at the Statehouse, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, in Concord, N.H. In New Hampshire's secretary of state race that could affect the state's first-in-the-nation presidential primary standing, lawmakers decide whether to go with longtime veteran Gardner or a challenger younger than the 42 years he's served. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) Elise Amendola

Members of the New Hampshire House of Representatives vote for secretary of state at the Statehouse, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, in Concord, N.H. In New Hampshire's secretary of state race that could affect the state's first-in-the-nation presidential primary standing, lawmakers decide whether to go with longtime veteran, William Gardner, or Colin Van Ostern, a challenger younger than the 42 years Gardner has served. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) Elise Amendola

Colin Van Ostern, foreground, watches proceedings from the balcony of the House Chamber at the Statehouse, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, in Concord, N.H. In New Hampshire's secretary of state race that could affect the state's first-in-the-nation presidential primary standing, lawmakers decide whether to go with longtime veteran, William Gardner, or Van Ostern, a challenger younger than the 42 years Gardner has served. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) Elise Amendola

Secretary of State Bill Gardner waits in his office during the vote counting at the State House on Wednesday, December 5, 2018. (Concord Monitor - Geoff Forester) GEOFF FORESTER