2026 Elections
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2026 NH elections to watch: Governor, US and state Senate, House fields are set
The 2026 New Hampshire primary election will feature competitive races for open seats in the U.S. Senate and U.S. House and will set the stage for shakeups in the New Hampshire legislature.
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Democrats gain ground in NH, new Saint Anselm poll shows
Democrats are gaining ground ahead of the 2026 midterms, a new poll from Saint Anselm College Survey Center revealed.
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‘That’s un-American’: Stefany Shaheen slams immigration tactics on campaign trail
The Portsmouth Democrat says outrage over aggressive immigration enforcement is motivating voters across party lines as she campaigns for New Hampshire’s open congressional seat. Granite Staters do not want an “Alligator Alcatraz” in New Hampshire. That’s something Stefany Shaheen is absolutely certain of. That’s why the mother of four and former Portsmouth City Council member,…
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OPINION: 3 policy decisions from 2025 that will shape the future of New Hampshire
As 2025 ended, many Granite Staters felt the same things. Groceries cost more. Housing costs and property taxes are up. Health care is harder to afford and access. Too many of our neighbors feel it is a challenge to survive, let alone thrive. It’s easy to blame inflation or say, “That’s just how things are…
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Explained: Canadian tourism has plummeted in New Hampshire
Canadian tourism to New Hampshire has taken a hit under Trump’s trade policies. US Senate candidate John E. Sununu seems willing to bend his principles on tariffs as he waits for Trump’s endorsement.
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John E. Sununu’s changing take on tariffs, as he seeks Trump’s endorsement
Now that he’s running for Senate, John E. Sununu is praising Trump’s message on tariffs—a flip-flop that has Granite Staters writing off the Republican candidate.
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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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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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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…
