DAVID WHEELER

AGE: 45.

ADDRESS: Milford.

PARTY AFFILIATION: Republican.

OCCUPATION: Maranatha Carpets, owner; Christmas tree farm, honey and egg sales.

EDUCATION: Milford High School, 1977.

POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: Executive Council, District 5, 2001-present; District 11 state senator, 1993-98; House of Representatives, 1989-92.

DEBORA PIGNATELLI

AGE: 56.

ADDRESS: Nashua.

PARTY AFFILIATION: Democrat.

OCCUPATION: Former rehabilitation counselor for unemployed people.

EDUCATION: University of Denver, bachelor of arts.

POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: House of Representatives, 1987-92; state Senate, 1993-2002.