Kelly Ayotte Survives Democratic Surge, Wins Second Term as New Hampshire Governor

Kelly Ayotte Survives Democratic Surge, Wins Second Term as New Hampshire Governor

Steven Paiva
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November 4, 2026
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 […]
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Ayotte Presses Warmington on Energy Costs and Property Taxes in First Governor Debate

Ayotte Presses Warmington on Energy Costs and Property Taxes in First Governor Debate

Steven Paiva
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October 22, 2026
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 […]
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Warmington’s Net-Zero Agenda Draws Scrutiny as National Democrats Rally Behind New Hampshire Campaign

Warmington’s Net-Zero Agenda Draws Scrutiny as National Democrats Rally Behind New Hampshire Campaign

Steven Paiva
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October 20, 2026
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 […]
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Outside Groups Pour More Than $1.2 Billion Into Competitive House Races

Outside Groups Pour More Than $1.2 Billion Into Competitive House Races

Steven Paiva
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October 15, 2026
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 […]
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Six Northeast States Launch Traffic Crackdown

Six Northeast States Launch Traffic Crackdown

Steven Paiva
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October 14, 2026
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 […]
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Pappas Ducks Debate After Slamming Sununu

Pappas Ducks Debate After Slamming Sununu

Steven Paiva
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September 24, 2026
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 […]
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New Hampshire Senate Race Suddenly Becomes a Toss-Up

New Hampshire Senate Race Suddenly Becomes a Toss-Up

Steven Paiva
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September 17, 2026
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. […]
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Sununu Wins NH GOP Senate Primary, Sets Up Battle for Shaheen's Seat

Sununu Wins NH GOP Senate Primary, Sets Up Battle for Shaheen's Seat

Steven Paiva
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September 8, 2026
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 […]
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Ayotte's Lead Over Warmington Widens to 10 Points as Approval Climbs

Ayotte's Lead Over Warmington Widens to 10 Points as Approval Climbs

Steven Paiva
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August 27, 2026
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 […]
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REPORT: ICE Enforcement Expands in New Hampshire

REPORT: ICE Enforcement Expands in New Hampshire

Steven Paiva
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August 12, 2026
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 […]
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