Based in Manchester, Colin Booth is Granite Post’s political correspondent. A Granite State native and veteran political professional with a deep background in journalism, he’s worked on campaigns and programs in battleground states across the country, ranging from New Hampshire, Texas, Pennsylvania and Washington D.C.
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Gov. Ayotte takes in maxed out donation from NH gunmaker after granting immunity
After Gov. Kelly Ayotte shielded a top New Hampshire firearms manufacturer from an avalanche of lawsuits, the company donated heavily to her campaign. Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s campaign accepted a $15,000 contribution from Newington-based firearms manufacturer Sig Sauer on June 18, according to the governor’s latest campaign finance filing. The sum marks a “maxed out”…
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Pappas bill would see Trump tariffs to NH small businesses refunded
“Put money back in their pockets”: Pappas pitches immediate tariff relief for NH’s Main Street. Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas is backing new legislation he says would put money back in the pockets of New Hampshire small businesses that have already paid tariffs under President Donald Trump’s disastrous trade policy. In an announcement ahead of Small…
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Goodlander gets bomb, death threats amid NH GOP smear campaign
New Hampshire Rep. Maggie Goodlander fielded threats of bombing and death as President Donald Trump calls her and fellow lawmakers “traitors” New Hampshire Rep. Maggie Goodlander’s (D-Concord) office was the subject of a bomb threat on Friday afternoon that caused police to close down a section of North Main Street. The threat comes after Trump…
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FACT CHECK: Sununu breaks out familiar Social Security playbook while campaigning for Senate
In his 2025 Senate comeback campaign, John Sununu is once again casting himself as a defender of Social Security, despite his history of backing privatization schemes. In October 2002, an article published in the Nashua Telegraph reported on a New Hampshire Republican party ad supporting John Sununu in his bid for US Senate race that…
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GOP midterm candidates turn on affordable health care
Republicans running for 2026 would raise out-of-pocket premiums and weaken consumer protections while others want ACA scrapped. A number of Republicans in highly competitive 2026 New Hampshire races are coming out against affordable health care and protections as the shutdown of the federal government drags on over Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies. Republicans like John…
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New poll tries to rebrand Sununu on LGBTQ+ and abortion
A poll circulated ahead of John E. Sununu’s Senate campaign announcement cast him as supportive of “women’s health” and LGBTQ+ rights. His voting record and public statements tell a different story A poll that went out across New Hampshire ahead of John E. Sununu’s Senate campaign announcement this week indicated possible new messaging around the…
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John E. Sununu launches NH campaign for US Senate seat, seeks Trump meeting
His entry comes as Republicans fear another federal election loss as Democrats hold strong polling advantage. Former US Sen. John E. Sununu (R-NH) today launched his bid to reclaim his title as New Hampshire senator. The seat is currently held by outgoing Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaneen, to whom Sununu lost his reelection bid in 2008.…
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NH Dems blast ‘reckless’ GOP shutdown, warn of rising health costs for Granite Staters
Speakers warned that a dual-income couple could face a nearly $15,000 increase in costs if Affordable Care Act tax credits expire. Democratic lawmakers and local parents warned at a virtual press conference this week that the ongoing federal government shutdown—which they repeatedly framed as a Republican-driven crisis—is already putting New Hampshire families at risk and…
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Dems to infuse cash into New Hampshire elections
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) announced a cash investment to boost the party’s early organizing ahead of 2025 municipal contests and the 2026 midterms. DNC officials said the money will support hiring organizers, expand volunteer operations, and free up resources for paid communications—including direct mail, digital, and television. The infusion comes alongside what the DNC…
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Charlie Kirk’s death leads NH GOP to crack down on free speech in schools
Recently introduced “CHARLIE” Act would punish “unpatriotic” classroom speech with $10,000 lawsuits and terminations After the murder of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, New Hampshire Republicans and local conservative media have been using the killing to their political advantage despite the killer’s motives being unclear. This is happening as they echo calls for violence against Democrats…
