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By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

In sharp contrast to Gov. Chris Sununu, the Republican candidates running to replace him have vowed to veto any future efforts to legalize cannabis.Sununu, who’s stepping down at the end of his term, has been cautious but receptive to marijuana...

By PAUL STEINHAUSER

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker heads to New Hampshire this holiday weekend, to campaign on behalf of Vice President Kamala Harris, her running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, as well as down-ballot Democrats running in this year’s elections.Pritzker on...

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

Two Democrats and two Republicans are facing off in primaries to run for the District 2 seat on the state’s Executive Council, which was held by Cinde Warmington, who was the lone Democratic voice on the five-member board.The council, which is...

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

Public schools are a favorite topic for politicians who often debate LGBTQ issues, parental rights, religion and the power of the First Amendment.At its core, public education is funded by the government and local communities – and in campaign events...

By JEREMY MARGOLIS

As Merrimack County Sheriff, Jason Gerhard says he wouldn’t hesitate to arrest IRS agents who “operate outside their authority.” And while he has no interest in resorting to violence, Gerhard is quick to point out that county sheriffs have the power...

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

As candidates close in with less than two weeks to go before the Sept. 10 primary, the mostly calm and respectful races have given way to moments of mud-slinging followed by cries of foul.The skirmishes landed Democrat Joyce Craig briefly in shaky...

By PAUL STEINHAUSER

CHICAGO – Democrats came into their national nominating convention riding a wave of energy and enthusiasm.And the four-day convention – that culminated with Vice President Kamala Harris’ speech accepting the nomination – did nothing to blunt the...

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

In a crowded field of 13 Republicans running for Congress, three front-running candidates laid out their plans this week to represent New Hampshire’s second district.Lily Tang Williams and Bill Hamlen spoke at a forum at Dartmouth College on Monday,...

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

Roberta Brunelle walked laps around the gym at the Concord Community Center as she weighed who she’ll vote for in the Democratic primary for New Hampshire’s second congressional district.Brunelle, who grew up and lives in Concord, plans to support...

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

Most of the candidates who hope to serve as the Granite State’s governor said they support renewable forms of energy and environmentally-friendly policies. Of course, how green their plans are varies vastly between candidates.Democrats are all in on...

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

Democratic candidates Maggie Goodlander and Colin Van Ostern made their case to voters Monday night at Dartmouth College, doubling down on their widely similar plans to represent New Hampshire’s second district in Congress.Some voters left the forum...

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

Four years into her tenure as Hopkinton’s town moderator, Sara Persechino has overseen the 2020 presidential election, conducted an election through COVID-19 and managed the 2024 primary, where many Granite Staters took to write-in ballots when...

By PAUL STEINHAUSER

U.S. Rep. Annie Kuster is optimistic that having her good friend and former U.S. House colleague Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota on the Democratic Party’s national ticket will help her party carry New Hampshire in the presidential election.“I’m very...

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

Chris Sununu endorsed Republican former U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte to succeed him as governor.“Kelly Ayotte understands that with strong fiscal management, limited government, and local control, NH has set the Gold Standard for the country,” Sununu...

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

You might’ve seen the memes: online renditions and remixes of a Kamala Harris speech about context and coconut trees; and a post from pop singer Charli xcx declaring “kamala IS brat,” tying the vice president to the cultural moment surrounding the...

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

Some showed up because they admired her stance on the issues: economic policy, reproductive freedom, a ceasefire in Gaza. Others came because they can’t bear the thought of another Trump presidency.Others gave a one-word answer to why they attended:...

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

The Granite State has a major housing problem.It’s no secret – the supply is low, new developments are slow to evolve and the spots that are available for rent and purchase are too expensive for many to afford. Thirty-five percent of people listed...

By MICHAELA TOWFIGHI

David Elberfeld felt steadfast in his convictions against former President Donald Trump and solemn about President Joe Biden stepping aside.To watch Biden, 81, chase the presidency throughout his lifetime – running several times before being the...

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

New Hampshire Democrats are falling in line to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for the presidential nomination following Joe Biden’s unprecedented departure from the race.All 25 pledged state delegates plan to vote for Harris at the Democratic...

By Colleen Long And Zeke Miller

President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for reelection following a disastrous debate with Donald Trump that raised doubts about his fitness for office just four months before the election.The...