Tag: New Hampshire

State Legislature Elections: Minimal National Press, Big Voter Impact

There are 435 U.S. House and 34 U.S. Senate seats on midterm referendums nationwide, with voters also set to elect 36 governors. But these contests will only been seen by people in most states when they go to the polls on Nov. 8. Also on tap will be 133 ballot measures in 37 states and…


New Hampshire Governor Rips Biden for Pulling Plug on Rental Assistance

New Hampshire Republican Gov. Chris Sununu is accusing the Biden administration of pulling the plug on rental assistance for the state, which he said will shut down the program as residents grapple with housing and energy costs. Sununu said the U.S. Treasury decided “without notice or explanation” to reject $67 million in additional federal Emergency…


Plane Crashes Into New Hampshire Building; All on Board Die

KEENE, N.H.—A small plane crashed into a building in New Hampshire, killing the two people on board and sparking a large fire on the ground, authorities said. The Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement Saturday that a single-engine Beechcraft Sierra aircraft crashed into a building north of Keene Dillant-Hopkins Airport in Keene, New Hampshire,…


Sen. Hassan Backs Out of New Hampshire Debate With Republican Challenger

Veteran politician U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) has backed out of a scheduled debate with her Republican challenger and political newcomer Don Bolduc. Wendy Hunt, president of the Nashua Chamber of Commerce, told The Epoch Times that Hassan has asked to appear separately on stage for the Oct. 12 debate. Hunt, who would only communicate…


Hassan Senate Campaign Worried About Republican Challenger’s Rapid Climb, Leaked Memo Says

A recent memo from U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan’s campaign shows the New Hampshire Democrat is worried about Republican challenger Don Bolduc’s rapid climb to popularity and his potential to pull off a victory in November. Bolduc’s campaign is calling the Sept. 29 document the “leaked Hassan strategy memo.” The memo, which was obtained by Axios…


Four States Deploy National Guard to US-Mexico Border

New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Kentucky, and Illinois are deploying several national guard units to the U.S.- Mexico border. According to the office of New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu, the four states are sending 500 soldiers to help secure the border. The units will act under the command of the 941st Military Police Battalion, which already…


Young Gen-Z Republican Wins New Hampshire Primary Against Trump Endorsee

One of the youngest New England candidates seeking office in Washington has won her bid for the Republican nomination for a U.S. House seat representing New Hampshire. Karoline Leavitt defeated all five candidates including lead contender Matt Mowers, a Donald Trump endorsee, for the Republican nomination. The Gen-Zer will now take on ultra-liberal Democrat Chris…


Retired General Advances to Battle New Hampshire Incumbent Hassan for US Senate Seat

Retired Army Brig. Gen. Don Bolduc fought past 10 candidates to win New Hampshire’s Republican primary for U.S. Senate on Sept. 13. By 5:05 a.m. ET on Wednesday, Bolduc claimed more than 37 percent of the vote, with more than 88 percent of the votes reported, according to Decision Desk HQ. Meanwhile, incumbent Sen. Maggie…


New Hampshire Dad Targeted Over Ivermectin Use Is Running for Office

The New Hampshire father targeted by child protection services for giving his teenage son Ivermectin to treat COVID-19 is hoping to become a lawmaker again. J.R. Hoell is one of three Republicans running for two open seats in the state’s newly created District 27 in Merrimack County. Hoell served for 8 years in the New…


Republican PAC That Backs Sununu Targets New Hampshire Republicans

A mass campaign mailer attacking anti-establishment Republican candidates running in New Hampshire’s upcoming primaries was sent out by a political action committee formed to support party Gov. Chris Sununu as its purpose. “This is an outrageous and unprecedented attempt to purge as many constitutional conservative Republicans from the state house delegation as possible,” State Rep….