Elections 2026

A recent Emerson College poll shows that every top elected official in the state — from the White House, to the governor's office, to Congress — has a negative approval rating right now. New Hampshire voters say there are good reasons for that.

Cinde Warmington is an attorney and former member of the New Hampshire Executive Council.

We asked our readers what they think about a proposal for a security task force for the New Hampshire presidential primary. Here’s what some of you told us.

The plan's backers say sharing public safety guidance would protect state political traditions at a time of rising political violence. But a top law enforcement official says the bill could do more harm than good.

In court filings, state election officials and privacy advocates say the Trump administration's demand for unredacted voter files runs afoul of the law.

Gov. Kelly Ayotte enters her second year in the corner office promoting a limited agenda as her imprint on state government grows.

Candidates for Senate and Congress this year are weighing in on the U.S. invasion of Venezuela and arrest of that country's leader.

Anger at Sens. Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan — in a "No Kings" political moment — raise questions about the Democrats' direction as party looks towards 2026

Sununu, who lives in Rye and is the older brother of former Gov. Chris Sununu and son of former Gov. John H. Sununu, says if elected his focus would be on the economy, jobs, debt and affordability.

The real estate developer and auto dealer is known in Republican circles as a political donor, but has never sought office.