NH Politics

Five Democrats and two Republicans are already vying in the race for the seat left open by Chris Pappas's decision to run for U.S. Senate.

Supporters of the bill argued a partisan ballot system would “provide additional information on the school district elections to the voters, which should increase voter awareness and voter turnout.” Ayotte disagreed.

Jason Riddle decided to reject President Trump’s pardon earlier this year. Sen. Maggie Hassan’s office has since helped him put forward an official pardon denial request.

Democrat Sarah Chadzynski of Lyndeborough launched her bid outside the Strafford County Jail, the lone site in New Hampshire where ICE detainees are held.

Melissa Bailey is the second candidate to enter the Republican primary in the open seat race.

University President Elizabeth Chilton announced this week a 3% across the board spending reduction, hiring delays as a new state budget kicks in.

Urrutia, an Airbnb executive and National Guard Captain, enters the growing Democratic primary field to fill the open seat.

The provision to make New Hampshire the 14th state to not require annual safety inspections was added to the budget to win the support of libertarian-leaning House members.

The bills now head to Gov. Kelly Ayotte's desk.

Brown's announcement is the latest turn in a political career that’s been marked by both high profile jobs and political reversals.