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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NH GOP lawmaker blames all gun violence on ‘African Americans’ in shocking email
In a shocking and unapologetically racist email brazenly posted to X, a New Hampshire State Rep. Travis Corcoran (R-Weare), claimed that “African Americans”— not firearms — are to blame for gun violence in America. The response, sent after receiving an invitation from a gun safety organization to participate in National Gun Violence Awareness Day, frames…
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Exclusive: 500+ member NH union backs Congressman Chris Pappas for US Senate
IUPAT District Council 35 backs Pappas, citing pro-labor record and leadership for working families In a major show of labor support, the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) District Council 35 is endorsing Congressman Chris Pappas (D-District) in his bid for the U.S. Senate, The Granite Post has learned exclusively. The union, which…
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Republican-led NH Senate moves to cut housing aid but protect school voucher funding
In a party-line vote, Senate Republicans on the Finance Committee this week rejected continued funding for New Hampshire’s Housing Champions Program — an initiative hailed by housing advocates and local leaders as a key tool in the fight against the state’s worsening housing crisis. The program, which offers resources and direct support to municipalities that…
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New web page suggests New Hampshire AG John Formella could run for Congress
A handful of newly registered website addresses—including formellaforcongress.com—show that New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella—a Republican—may be eyeing a run for New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District in 2026. The news was first reported by the Granite Post on Monday. The URL was registered on May 9 and comes as Formella’s future as the state’s AG…
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Leaked chats appear to show NH GOP lawmaker urging violence against dissenting Republicans
A leaked encrypted text message from a Signal group chat featuring prominent New Hampshire conservative lawmakers appears to show a state representative encouraging the use of violence against fellow Republicans for voting against the direction of leadership. In the chat, dated April 13 of this year, a username that appears to belong to State Representative…
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Exclusive: NH College Dems slam Republican budget over potential tuition hikes
Just days after National College Admission Day, when students across the country formally commit to their future universities, New Hampshire College Democrats have sharply criticized the Republican-led 2026 state budget proposal for cutting funding to public higher education, potentially triggering the steepest tuition increase in over a decade. New Hampshire already faces some of the…
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Chaos and pain: Donald Trump and Kelly Ayotte at 100 days in office
Republican President Donald Trump and Republican Governor of New Hampshire Kelly Ayotte marked their first 100 days in office this week and last, respectively — 100 days defined by economic turmoil, public backlash, and political mismanagement affecting Granite Staters at every level. Trump’s sweeping tariffs on Canadian imports have sent shockwaves through New Hampshire’s economy,…
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VIDEO: NH Autism Expert Weighs In On JFK Jr.
Donald Trump’s Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sparked massive backlash after making profoundly damaging and incorrect blanket statements about individuals with autism last week, so we spoke with one of New Hampshire’s top autism advocates to get set the record straight.
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Exclusive: Maura Sullivan raises $400K in first week, endorsed by over 40 influential Granite Staters in campaign for NH’s 1st Congressional District
Democratic candidate for New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District Maura Sullivan announced Wednesday she has raised over $400K in her campaign’s first week and is putting out an extensive slate of endorsements from over 40 influential Granite Staters across New Hampshire’s 1st district, the first major flex of strength of her campaign. “I am honored and…
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Proposed GOP Medicaid cuts threaten opioid addiction treatment for over 7,600 NH residents
A new report released by the US Senate’s Joint Economic Committee (JEC) Minority this month shows that Republican proposals to cut Medicaid could threaten over 100,000 Americans receiving medication treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD), risking major, bipartisan gains on tackling the nation’s fentanyl crisis. Data indicates that in states like New Hampshire, Louisiana, Montana,…
