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ArchivesIts Ray vs. Ray for Executive CouncilBy Rebecca Kaufman on Friday, October 29, 2004.New Hampshire’s Executive Council is a body that wields considerable power but that many people don’t' understand. As a result, it attracts little attention in elections and incumbents rarely lose their seats. In District 4 around Manchester, Democrat Ray Buckley hopes to beat the odds and unseat Republican Ray Wieczorek. As NHPR's Rebecca Kaufman reports, the contest has been a bitter one. listen:
 President Bush Campaigns in New Hampshire One Last TimeBy David Darman on Friday, October 29, 2004.President George Bush spoke to about 4,000 enthusiastic supporters at Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester today. But the crowd had to do without Red Sox Pitcher Curt Schilling. He backed out of the event. New Hampshire Public Radio's David Darman has more. listen:
Granny D Faces Uphill Battle With Senator GreggBy David Darman on Thursday, October 28, 2004.Senator Judd Gregg is a two term incumbent running a quiet, well-financed campaign against Democrat Doris "Granny D" Haddock of Dublin. Haddock is running a more modest campaign, but it's built on her long held position on the need for greater campaign finance reform. New Hampshire Public Radio's David Darman has more. listen:
Ethics Committee Needs More TimeBy Dan Gorenstein on Thursday, October 28, 2004.The Legislative Ethics Committee has decided to continue its preliminary investigation into the fundraising activities of House Speaker Gene Chandler. New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein reports. NHPR's series on Gene Chandler's fundraising earned the 2004 Sigma Delta Chi Award for Radio Investigative Reporting from the Society of Professional Journalists. listen:
Bass Faces Newcomer in 2nd Congressional DistrictBy Amy Quinton on Thursday, October 28, 2004.Congressman Charles Bass faces a political newcomer in the race for New Hampshire’s second Congressional District. Democrat Paul Hodes’ has led an often feisty campaign in his challenge to beat the five-term Republican incumbent. But as New Hampshire Public Radio’s Amy Quinton reports, it will take more than attitude to unseat Bass. listen:
Candidates for Seacoast's State Senate Square offBy Roger Wood on Thursday, October 28, 2004.On the Seacoast, two State Senate races are drawing attention. Both feature challengers attempting to wrest the seats from veteran legislators. And each race centers on one of the major issues facing New Hampshire voters, health insurance and education funding. NHPR Correspondent Roger Wood has the story. listen:
The Crowd Crowds Final Governor's DebateBy Josh Rogers on Wednesday, October 27, 2004.With candidates sticking to well-worn lines of argument, the audience provided the show. New Hampshire Public Radio's Josh Rogers has more. listen:
Attorneys Square Off in State Senate RaceBy Dan Gorenstein on Wednesday, October 27, 2004.District 12, which includes part of Nashua is the site of one of the most contested races for state senate. The incumbent Republican retired, leaving an open seat in the moderate district along the state's southern border. Two well financed candidates, both lawyers, have staked out quite similar positions on most issues, with one notable exception. New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein reports. listen:
Lynch Leads in New Hampshire Donations -- Will Votes Follow?By Jon Greenberg on Tuesday, October 26, 2004.The polls show Governor Benson and Democrat John Lynch in a close race for the corner office. But in terms of the money race, Lynch has outpaced Benson. Both candidates have relied heavily on their own checkbooks to finance their campaigns but looking at individual donations, Lynch has the support of more than twice as many New Hampshire residents as Benson. Unfortunately for Lynch, the connection between donations and votes is not one to one. New Hampshire Public Radio's Jon Greenberg has more. listen:
Locals Resist New Jail in WestmorelandBy Donna Moxley on Monday, October 25, 2004.Residents in southwestern New Hampshire are fighting over the location of a new Cheshire County jail. The county already runs a jail in Westmoreland and wants to expand that facility. But local residents feel the county is dumping another jail on them because they have less political clout than property owners in Keene. The Keene Sentinel's Donna Moxley reports. listen:
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