Hollandsworth wins, will face Laas

Rep. Roy Hollandsworth, R-Brady, withstood a challenge Tuesday from a Hingham farmer and aviator in his bid to remain in the state House of Representatives.

Hollandsworth defeated Darrold Hutchinson 1,230 to 714.

He now faces Democratic Chester farmer Rob Laas in the general election Nov. 4. Laas, who was unopposed in the primary, received 508 votes.

Hollandsworth is running for his fourth term but in a new district. Redistricting shifted his area to include Hill County, which previously had been in other districts, in House District 27.

That massive district stretches from just outsid...