Dixville, N.H.: Candidates and photographers battle for midnight vote

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Decades ago, the fierce competition to win the New Hampshire primary wasn't limited to the presidential candidates. News photographers also fought to be first. In just over a week, voters in three tiny northern towns will cast their ballots at midnight, delivering the debut results of the first-in-the-nation primary hours before polls open elsewhere. While each tradition has its quirks – Millsfield is muscling its way into the spotlight after a long break – Dixville's story

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Decades ago, the fierce competition to win the New Hampshire primary wasn't limited to the presidential candidates. News photographers also fought to be first. In just over a week, voters in three tiny northern towns will cast their ballots at midnight, delivering the debut results of the first-in-the-nation primary hours before polls open elsewhere. While each tradition has its quirks – Millsfield is muscling its way into the spotlight after a long break – Dixville's story…