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New Hampshire's first-in-the-nation presidential primary stitches together federal, state and local politics in the Granite State, with a crescendo every four years.
Jan
05

In letters, NH leaders reject DNC's presidential primary demands

The national party had sought written assurances that NH laws would be updated to make way for SC to take top spot in Democratic presidential primary lineup.
5 min read
Dec
12

What NH loses if it no longer goes first in the presidential primary

For the political elite, there's a lot at stake in preserving the state's primacy.
6 min read
Dec
05

New Hampshire vows to vote first. Consequences could be steep.

The success of New Hampshire's 2024 primary would depend heavily on what the DNC does to enforce its new calendar.
9 min read
Dec
02

NH Secretary of State on DNC's 2024 primary plan: 'Absolutely not.'

Also: Leaders leaving NH GOP posts; voter confidence committee still revising final report; an unusual recount appeal has been dropped.
10 min read
Dec
02

Picking presidents: Will NH vote first? Or will NH vote first?

With a battle-tested state law on their side, NH Democrats insist their first-in-the-nation presidential primary will happen one of two ways: either with or without DNC approval.
5 min read
Dec
01

Biden urges DNC to give prized #fitn presidential primary to SC, not NH

The president 'failed to understand the unique role' NH plays in nominating process, Dem senator said.
5 min read
Dec
01

DNC committee to vote on NH presidential primary position

Whatever recommendation the committee makes will go to the full DNC, whose members will meet in early January.
3 min read
Nov
28

Will DNC force NH to hold 'bootleg pirate primary'? What to expect this week

Also: Brace for budget hearings, ballot reviews, the final recount of 2022, and more.
11 min read
Nov
14

Sununu sees 'wide-open' GOP presidential primary; recount-a-palooza begins

The governor talked about "extremism." Giuliani got denied a platform.
6 min read
Nov
12

Why Rudy Giuliani isn't welcome at NH Institute of Politics

The institute "is in the democracy business," its leader said.
5 min read