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NH Voter Roll Cleanup Widens Republican Registration Advantage Republicans increased their share of the statewide checklist from 32.8% to 33.4%, and among the two major parties, their share rose from 54.2% to 54.8% during the voter roll cleanup period. livefreepressnh.com/article/…

NH Voter Roll Cleanup Expands GOP Registration Edge

New Hampshire's voter verification process has widened Republicans' registration advantage as Democrats and undeclared voters lose more registrations.

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NH Republicans Turn “Downshifting” Attack Against Democrats livefreepressnh.com/article/…

NH House Republicans Turn “Downshifting” Attack Against Democrats

NH House Republicans challenge Democrats to name which taxes would fund their spending proposals, launching a campaign arguing "downshifting" complaints are cover for pushing new statewide taxes like...

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More Than One in Four Young Granite Staters View Communism Favorably livefreepressnh.com/article/…

1 in 4 Young NH Residents View Communism Favorably

A new survey reveals surprising attitudes toward communism among young Granite Staters, while most reject DSA endorsements as a deciding factor.

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Poll: Rubio Surges as Vance Stays Away From New Hampshire livefreepressnh.com/article/…

Rubio Surges as Vance's Lead Collapses in NH

UNH poll shows dramatic shift in New Hampshire race as VP's 46-point lead drops to just 10 points amid Democratic surge.

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"The race is still months from a vote. But in public, at least, the endorsement gap is widening." livefreepressnh.com/article/…

Endorsement Wars, Round Two: Osborne’s Speaker Roster Grows to 26

House Majority Leader Jason Osborne’s public endorsement roster has grown to 26 — up from 15 — extending his early lead in the race for New Hampshire House speaker, as Jim Kofalt adds two sitting...

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Opinion: HB 1807 - Increased Transparency for Taxpayers in Mandatory Report to Voters 2.0 livefreepressnh.com/article/…

HB 1807 - Increased Transparency for Taxpayers in Mandatory Report to Voters 2.0

New Hampshire taxpayers gain clearer insight into school spending with HB 1807, requiring districts to disclose administrator salaries and long-term spending trends in standardized reports.

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New Hampshire residents are the least likely people in New England to want out of their state, but among those who do, Democrats lead the way. livefreepressnh.com/article/…

Poll: Democrats Lead the Exodus From New Hampshire While Republicans Next Door Look to Move In

New UNH Survey Center polling across five New England states shows a partisan sorting pattern that favors the Granite State's political right.

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76% of the bills the NHMA fought were Republican-sponsored, and a Republican bill that drew its attention was nearly twice as likely to be opposed as a Democratic one - 66% versus 37%. livefreepressnh.com/article/…

New Hampshire’s Municipal Lobby Trains Its Fire on Republican Bills

The New Hampshire Municipal Association calls itself non-partisan. But a review of all 218 bills it fought or backed in 2026 shows a taxpayer-funded lobby that aimed three-quarters of its opposition...

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A new Saint Anselm College Survey Center poll shows a deep divide among New Hampshire voters over pride in being American and pride in being from the Granite State, with Democrats and liberals far less likely than Republicans and conservatives to express pride in either.
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66% of NH Democrats Say They're Ashamed to Be American

New Saint Anselm poll reveals stark political divide: majority of NH Democrats express shame about America, while 94% of Republicans say they're proud.

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The race to become the next speaker of the New Hampshire House is quickly becoming a test of organization, relationships and who can demonstrate support from the members who will actually cast the votes. livefreepressnh.com/article/…

Endorsement Wars: NH Speaker's Race

Three Republicans — Jason Osborne, Steve Smith and Jim Kofalt — are battling to be the next Speaker of the New Hampshire House. Track every public endorsement, and where each backer is from, in our...

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Who voted with who (some say whom) in the NH State House livefreepressnh.com/article/…

Who Votes With Who? Mapping the Alliances Inside the NH Legislature

We took every recorded roll call of the 2025–2026 New Hampshire Legislature and built a map of who actually votes together. Look up any legislator's closest allies and biggest in-party dissenters,...

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Laughton's documented court record spans more than 20 years, across New Hampshire state courts and federal court in Massachusetts. livefreepressnh.com/article/…

From the State House to Federal Court: A Timeline of Stacie Laughton's Legal Troubles

Stacie Laughton made history as New Hampshire's first openly transgender state legislator — and built one of the longest, strangest legal records in modern Granite State politics. This interactive...

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A full review of recorded roll-call votes from the 2025–2026 legislative session shows that, on most votes, party unity still runs the State House. livefreepressnh.com/article/…

Roll-Call Review Shows NH Democrats Leave Little Daylight Between Party and Vote

A full review of every recorded roll call in the 2025–2026 New Hampshire legislative session — 563 in the House, 192 in the Senate, across 425 member records — shows party caucuses still run the...

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Read the latest opinion piece from @Melissa4NH: livefreepressnh.com/article/…

The Invisible Tax on New Hampshire Families And How We Stop It

Federal fraud is costing New Hampshire families up to $1 trillion annually—an "invisible tax" fueling inflation and draining resources from those who need them most. Here's how we can fight back.

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New Hampshire House Republicans gathered at the State House to highlight their record from the 2025-2026 biennium, pointing to action on taxes, elections, bail reform, housing, health care, gun rights, immigration enforcement and the state economy. livefreepressnh.com/article/…

House GOP Touts Record Wins on Taxes, Safety

NH House Republicans highlight major achievements from 2025-2026 session, including tax cuts, election reforms, and public safety initiatives under GOP majority leadership.

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"Here’s a newsflash for everyone. You can obtain a copy of your birth certificate by going to the town or city hall where you were born. If you live far away, you can request it by mail." livefreepressnh.com/article/…

The Real Reason Behind SAVE Act Opposition

SAVE Act requires citizenship proof. Critics claim millions lack documents, but obtaining a birth certificate is simple and affordable. What's the real motivation?

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