nhpolitics

From presidential primaries to veto-happy governors and a massive state legislature, there's nothing quite like politics in the Granite State.
Dec
06

Secretary of state election a contest between experience and reform

Both candidates said it's too early to speak about what strategy they would use to work with other states and keep New Hampshire's first-in-the-nation primary.
7 min read
Nov
30

'Bad timing'? Craigslist ad on Election Day could cost NH man his right to vote

People seeking a free trailer flooded a candidate's phone with messages. The ad poster said he "never meant any harm."
4 min read
Nov
29

Some funding diverted from Afghan evacuee resettlement to NH rental relief

More than $166,000 that was otherwise 'unlikely to be utilized' will instead be used for rent and utility aid.
3 min read
Nov
21

From citrus to crypto: 1940s precedent puts future of NH file-sharing firm in doubt

The SEC upended a well-known libertarian's Manchester-based crypto company.
8 min read
Nov
18

Voter confidence committee still not quite on same page

The committee co-chairs said they believe the group will unite behind the final report.
7 min read
Nov
17

Melanie Levesque launches bid for NH Secretary of State

The former Democratic state senator is up against Republican incumbent Secretary David Scanlan.
3 min read
Nov
17

Brentwood left 27 absentee ballots uncounted, potentially enough to flip seat

Secretary of State David Scanlan said a matter of "election administration obligations" is being referred to the AG's office.
3 min read
Nov
17

'Insufficient certainty': Reopened recount could un-flip NH House seat

Counting will resume on Monday, a week after a recount showed the Democratic challenger winning.
3 min read
Nov
15

At least 31 recounts requested in NH races, an uncommonly high number

In a typical year, there are about a dozen. This year's will continue through the weekend and into next week.
5 min read
Nov
14

Voters reject NH constitutional convention, keep register of probate

Members of both major parties expressed concern about revising such an important document at a time of political polarization.
2 min read