NH Politics

New Hampshire gets two seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, and those positions are up for election every two years.

New Hampshire gets two seats in the U.S. Senate, and one of those is up for election this year.

Ayotte vetoed nearly identical legislation twice already. Then-Gov. Chris Sununu had also vetoed similar legislation.

Legislators gave the new head of the state’s Youth Development Center victim fund $20 million to resume settlements. They said more money may be available if state revenues improve.

Both Scott Brown and John E. Sununu served in the U.S. Senate more than a decade ago, in what now seems like a distant political reality. They both hope their experience impresses voters in this year's Republican primary.

Collaborating with the Legislature tests most governors. For Ayotte, the results have been mixed.

The New Hampshire Legislature wrapped up its session this week; and political races for the 2026 midterm elections are taking shape. The state candidate filing period is open until June 12.

State legislators approved a plan to lift the filing threshold for the business and enterprise tax, a move GOP leaders expect will exempt about 4,000 small businesses from having to pay it.

The state Attorney General — a gun right's supporter — raised concerns about possible unintended consequences from the legislation.

Voting laws, school budgets, and nuclear power will all be on the agenda Thursday when the House and Senate meet to take a final vote on bills this year.