New Hampshire
Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte defeated Democrat Cinde Warmington Tuesday, securing a second term and delivering one of the most significant Republican victories in New England on an otherwise difficult election night for the GOP. Ayotte's victory came as Democrats made substantial gains elsewhere in New Hampshire, including congressional races and legislative contests, highlighting the state's […]
New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte and Democratic challenger Cinde Warmington faced off in their first gubernatorial debate Tuesday, highlighting competing approaches to energy costs, housing affordability, property taxes and education. According to NH Journal’s coverage of the debate, energy policy was a key point of contention, particularly Warmington’s support for a transition toward net-zero emissions […]
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Cinde Warmington is facing questions over her energy policies and campaign message as national Democrats descend on New Hampshire to help her defeat Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte ahead of the November 3 election. Warmington appeared alongside California Gov. Gavin Newsom in Exeter on October 17, promising to make Ayotte a one-term governor […]
Outside political groups have spent more than $1.2 billion on advertising in competitive congressional races, with independent spending accounting for more than half of all advertising in over 70% of those contests, according to a Washington Post analysis of AdImpact data. The spending highlights how much of the battle for Congress is being financed by […]
State police across six Northeast states are stepping up traffic enforcement this week, targeting speeding, distracted driving and impaired motorists in a coordinated three-day operation. The initiative, dubbed Operation Wicked Safe, brings together police agencies in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, New York and Rhode Island. The enforcement campaign runs Tuesday through Thursday, with officers […]
HUDSON, N.H. (AP) — Five weeks before Election Day, Democratic enthusiasm is reaching a fever pitch. With Republicans struggling to overcome President Donald Trump's low standing, Democrats are on the offensive in Republican strongholds like Texas and Florida, and even eyeing contests in deeper-red Kansas and Mississippi. Many Democratic leaders predict that the House majority is all but […]
Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas has backed out of a scheduled U.S. Senate debate at New England College, months after accusing Republican opponent John Sununu of arrogance for skipping a debate of his own. "I can confirm that Congressman Pappas has declined to participate," debate organizer Josh McElveen told NH Journal. The withdrawal comes after Pappas […]
New Hampshire’s open U.S. Senate race is rapidly turning into one of the most closely watched contests of the 2026 midterms, and Republicans have new reason to believe the Granite State could be in play. The latest ratings from two major nonpartisan election handicappers now classify the race as a toss-up, putting Republican former Sen. […]
Former Sen. John Sununu is headed back to the general election ballot. NBC News and CBS News both projected Tuesday night that Sununu won the Republican primary for the New Hampshire Senate seat being vacated by retiring Democrat Jeanne Shaheen, beating out former Massachusetts Sen. Scott Brown and two lesser-known candidates. Decision Desk HQ called […]
Governor Kelly Ayotte has opened her largest advantage yet over Democrat Cinde Warmington, according to the University of New Hampshire's Granite State Poll released Thursday. The survey of 1,878 likely voters, conducted August 20-24 by the UNH Survey Center, found Ayotte leading Warmington 49% to 39%, with 3% backing another candidate and 9% undecided. Ayotte's […]
Federal immigration enforcement is drawing renewed attention across New Hampshire as reports of increased ICE activity surface in communities including Keene, Lebanon and the Upper Valley. New Hampshire Public Radio reported Tuesday that immigration advocates have been documenting increased ICE activity in several parts of the state, including reports of recent detentions. The reports come […]
