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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Leaked Signal chat shows NH House education chair advocating whites-only schools
The group chat allegedly shows NH House Education Committee Chair Kristin Noble suggesting test scores would rise if students were split into white and non-white schools. A leaked group chat — seemingly used by Republican members of the New Hampshire House Education Committee — appears to show the committee’s chair, State Rep. Kristin Noble, suggesting…
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Gov. Ayotte’s ‘efficiency’ report reads like a Republican wish list
New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s government efficiency commission lays the groundwork to shrink and slash major services across the state. Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s Commission on Government Efficiency (COGE) claims its goal was “not about austerity; it was about efficiency” and that the report “does not seek to prescribe sweeping cuts or impose mandates.” In its…
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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…
