Politics
Pappas hopes ‘no drama’ formula propels him to 4th term in Congress
By TODD BOOKMAN
A few weeks ago, Congressman Chris Pappas stopped by the Portsmouth Fire Station for a demonstration of new rescue equipment. Oxygen tanks equipped with bluetooth-enabled masks chirped as firefighters showed Pappas the latest in life-saving...
Will affidavit ballots be in use for November election? New NH law creates confusion
By TODD BOOKMAN
When New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu signed one of the strictest voter identification laws in the country last month, he said the timing was intentional: the law goes into effect 60 days after his signature, meaning the new rules would not be in place...
In race for Congress, Williams and Goodlander campaign for — and against — Washington
By JOSH ROGERS
Lily Tang Williams was multitasking when she campaigned at a New Hampshire Federation of Republican Women reception at Fulchino Vineyards in Hollis recently.As the event kicked off, the congressional candidate snapped photos for her social media feed....
Bill requiring vaccine records on death certificates back before lawmakers
By ANNMARIE TIMMINS
Lawmakers are scheduled to take up a bill Wednesday that would require death certificates to include the deceased’s recent immunizations – regardless of whether there was evidence the vaccine had contributed to the death. That data would then be made...
NH lawmakers convene for ‘Veto Day’ this week – these are the 15 Sununu vetoes they could override
By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY
This week, New Hampshire lawmakers get their yearly opportunity to double down on policies that made it through the Legislature but met defeat on the governor’s desk.The state’s House of Representatives and Senate will convene on Thursday to consider...
On the trail: State of the race with one month until election
By PAUL STEINHAUSER
One month out from Election Day on Nov. 5, the state of play in the 2024 race in New Hampshire remains – relatively stable.Public opinion polls suggest that Vice President Kamala Harris retains an upper single-digit lead over former President Donald...
Changes to the state Constitution on your ballot this November
By MIKE DUNBAR
With all the buzz about the November 5 election coming up, you’ve no doubt been bombarded by political advertisements for candidates. There’s one area of the ballot that doesn’t garner as much attention (but is still a big deal!): ballot measures....
ACLU, voters’ rights organizations sue over new voter ID law
By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY
The American Civil Liberties Union of New Hampshire, three voting rights organizations and five current and future voters sued the state over what they say places a burden on Granite Staters’ right to vote.They’re challenging a bill signed by Gov....
‘It’s finding the issues that touch us all’ – Maggie Goodlander draws on NH roots in run for Congress
By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY
After the results of her primary election came in, Maggie Goodlander waded through a sea of supporters, hugged her family members and took the stage, describing it as an “out of body” experience.Yet the location was anything but foreign.That very...
On the trail: Craig’s party advantage over Ayotte
By PAUL STEINHAUSER
In the most competitive gubernatorial race in the country this year, New Hampshire Democratic nominee and former Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig is getting plenty of help from her party.That helping hand from fellow Democrats could be crucial in Craig’s...
Housing is big in NH governor race — and Ayotte and Craig both have skin in the game
By JOSH ROGERS
With the cost of buying or renting a home in New Hampshire more expensive than ever, affordable housing is a top issue in state political races this year. Nowhere is that more the case than in the race for governor, where Democrat Joyce Craig and...
Craig, Ayotte clash on abortion, state budget and trustworthiness at first debate
By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY
Joyce Craig’s tenure as Manchester mayor remains a central focus of the race for governor as the Democratic nominee drew on her experience in executive office while her Republican opponent, Kelly Ayotte, continued to attack her leadership record...
‘I fear the country I love is becoming the country I left’ – For Lily Tang Williams, her politics are rooted in lessons from China
By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY
Lily Tang Williams keeps a bulky, dated photo album at her house in Weare. It creaks when she opens it – the sticky plastic protectors holding the photos to the pages don’t do their job well anymore. Inside are dozens upon dozens of black-and-white...
Opponents of New Hampshire voter registration law see a blueprint in Kansas
By ETHAN DeWITT
When Kansas passed a law requiring all voters to provide documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote, the effects were swift.Three years after the law took effect, 31,089 voter registration applicants – 12 percent of all applications – were...
Is Trump a drag on Ayotte?
By PAUL STEINHAUSER
Two new polls this week in New Hampshire, home to the only competitive gubernatorial election this year, indicate a close race in the battle to succeed popular Republican Gov. Chris Sununu.And the surveys suggest that former President Donald Trump’s...
Education vouchers, cannabis legalization and more: What to expect from the State House in 2025
By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY
As New Hampshire’s 424 state lawmakers gear up for the general election in November, some are planning ahead for the 2025 legislative session. Already, about 170 legislative service requests, or LSRs – in which lawmakers get help from the legislative...
Concerns about noncitizen voting drive sweeping new restrictions in New Hampshire
By MILES PARKS and TODD BOOKMAN
A new law in New Hampshire will require anyone registering to vote for the first time in the Granite State to provide documentation they are U.S. citizens, like a birth certificate or passport, a noteworthy win for conservatives who argue, without...
N.H.’s youngest legislators hope to empower others to join them
By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY
The first time 18-year-old Valerie McDonnell voted, she voted for herself.She ran for the N.H. House of Representatives in 2022 during her senior year of high school, which gave her a front-row seat to witness many of her classmates’ apathy for...
NH Youth Movement sues to overturn new voter ID law
By TODD BOOKMAN
A new voter ID law is facing its first legal challenge.Gov. Chris Sununu signed the law last week. It requires all people registering to vote to show a passport, birth certificate or naturalization papers at the polls. Set to take effect after the...
On the trail: Ayotte with slight edge over Craig in post-primary poll
By PAUL STEINHAUSER
A new public opinion survey conducted after last week’s state primary in New Hampshire indicates former U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte holding a small advantage over former Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig in the race to succeed four-term Republican Gov. Chris...
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