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 House Democrats announce leadership team, Republicans withhold their own
Following New Hampshire House leadership elections, House Democratic Leader Alexis Simpson has announced her core leadership team for the upcoming legislative session. Touting over a century of combined legislative experience, the Democratic team brings together a coalition of seasoned lawmakers who say they are looking to protect Granite Staters from the most extreme elements of…
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VIDEO: NH GOP Looks To Push Sales Tax
One Top NH GOP staffer is floating the idea that Republicans pass a sales tax. This after an election where they accused Democrats of raising taxes if elected. Hypocrisy much??? @granitepost One Top NH GOP staffer is floating the idea that Republicans pass a sales tax. This after an election where they accused Democrats of…
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Top NH Republican staffer floats state sales tax
New Hampshire Republicans based the vast majority of their 2024 campaign message on dubious claims that Democrats would dramatically raise taxes if elected. Now, with the election behind them and a budget crunch ahead, NH GOP seems to think new and increased taxes on low and middle income Granite Staters might actually be viable after…
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New NH legislative leaders sound alarm on Republican plans to downshift state revenue cuts
The newly elected leaders of the New Hampshire House and Senate Democratic caucuses are throwing up red flags as state-level Republicans hold budget hearings, foretelling sweeping cuts to state spending, intending to further downshift the tax burden to local communities. “After years of Republicans’ mismanagement and squandering of federal funds, we are facing a massive…
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NH House Democrats elect Alexis Simpson as new caucus leader
New Hampshire House Democrats elected State Representative Alexis Simpson as the new leader of their caucus, moving up from her role as Deputy Leader under State Rep. Matt Wilhelm, who stepped down from his role last week. “I am deeply honored to be elected as the next leader of the House Democratic Caucus. I want…
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Informed Analysis: NH Dems campaign skills and historic trends give reason to keep hope alive
One week later, New Hampshire Democrats obviously aren’t celebrating after last Tuesday’s presidential election put the felon Donald Trump on track to return to the oval office, igniting a wave of racist texts and “Your Body, My Choice” pro-rape harrassment from all corners of the country. No doubt, the result of last Tuesday’s election came…
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State Senator Rebecca Perkins Kwoka elected leader of New Hampshire Senate Democrats
The New Hampshire Senate Democratic Caucus voted unanimously on Friday to elect State Senator Rebecca Perkins Kwoka of Portsmouth as the next Senate Democratic Leader following the electoral defeat of Senator Donna Soucy in Tuesday’s election. Perkins Kwoka has been seen as a longtime champion of both housing and reproductive rights since joining the senate…
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VIDEO: Chris Pappas Wins NH’s 1st District!
Congressman Chris Pappas has won his race against opponent Russell Prescott to go on to serve his fourth term representing New Hampshire’s first congressional district. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Granite Post (@granitepostnh)
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New Hampshire Democrats avoid major losses as red wave sweeps Republicans into power across nation
As the results of the 2024 election saw Donald Trump reelected to the presidency in a historic rightward shift of the American electorate, New Hampshire Democrats managed to weather the storm better than most competitive states. Vice President Kamala Harris won in the vote in the state, beating Donald Trump 51% to 48% with 90%…
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Chris Pappas defeats Russell Prescott in New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District
Congressman Chris Pappas has defeated Republican challenger Russell Prescott in New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District. Pappas, an openly gay Democrat who has championed LGBTQ+ rights, reproductive healthcare, and economic growth, prevailed over Prescott, a conservative figure known for his past opposition to same-sex marriage and adoption rights for same-sex couples. “The people of New Hampshire…
