Elections
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John Lynch: Joyce Craig is the leader we need now for New Hampshire
Joyce Craig’s record of taking on tough fights and making a real difference for her community, her grit and toughness, are why I’m proud to support her for governor. When I first ran for governor, like Joyce, I wasn’t a creature of the Concord political scene. I was a business leader who saw our government…
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Manchester DJ helps turn voting into a party
“I try to keep everything upbeat, clean stuff that nobody’s going to be offended by,” Keys said. “Music that’s going to be fun, that’s going to make people want to move.”
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Local DJs to provide the soundtrack at New Hampshire polls Nov. 5
One of the DJs whipping up excitement on Election Day will be DJ Allen Keys, the resident DJ at Manchester’s SOHO Bistro & Lounge. He also plays at McGarvey’s and Sweeney Post in the city.
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Gwen Walz takes on Kelly Ayotte’s Abortion Record
New Hampshire political leaders joined Gwen Walz, First Lady of Minnesota and wife of 2024 Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz, on a press call last week to sound the alarm on the threats facing abortion access in New Hampshire, placing the state’s gubernatorial election — the most competitive in the nation — at the center of…
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McConkey, Marsh have opposing visions for education, marijuana legalization, and housing in NH Senate District 3 race
New Hampshire state senators play a role in shaping the state’s laws and policies while representing the interests of their constituents. The state has 24 senators, each of whom serve two-year terms without term limits. They draft bills, vote on laws, and serve on various committees, focusing on areas like education, health, and finance. They…
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Who does what? A guide to county officials’ responsibilities in New Hampshire
In New Hampshire, county-level elected officials have specific responsibilities, and their salaries vary depending on the county’s budget and size. Here’s a breakdown of each role.
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Talbot and Rochefort clash on education, marijuana, and reproductive rights in Senate race
Democrat Rusty Talbot is facing off against Republican David Rochefort for a district one Senate seat, which represents northern New Hampshire, including the Great North Woods region bordering Canada in Coos and Grafton counties. The seat is open as Republican Carrie Gendreau decided not to run for reelection.
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New Hampshire to vote on raising judicial retirement age
Voters will be asked whether New Hampshire should increase the retirement age for judges from 70 to 75. To pass, this measure will require a two-thirds majority.
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Pappas and Shaheen sound alarm on reproductive rights, while Prescott attempts to reframe record
Congressman Chris Pappas joined US Senator Jeanne Shaheen and Granite State women and advocates in Exeter this week for a roundtable discussion on the critical stakes of this year’s election for reproductive rights. Pappas highlighted the personal stakes of this election for New Hampshire voters, pointing to national proposals that threaten to curtail reproductive freedoms…
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John Stephen under fire in Executive Council race amid youth detention center abuse fallout
Republican candidate for Executive Council in District 4 John Stephen has put his record of fiscal responsibility while serving as New Hampshire Commissioner of Health and Human Services from 2003 through 2007 at the center of his campaign for Executive Council this year. “As Commissioner of HHS, the department of Health and Human Services, you…
