Politics

Democrat Maggie Goodlander won election to a U.S. House seat representing New Hampshire on Wednesday, holding the seat for her party. She will succeed Democratic Rep. Annie Kuster, who is retiring after six terms in Congress. Goodlander is a former senior White House aide and is married to Jake Sullivan, President Joe Biden’s national security adviser. She defeated Republican Lily Tang Williams, who also ran for the seat in 2022 and finished third that year in the Republican primary. The Associated Press declared Goodlander the winner at 1:07 a.m. EST.

KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – New Hampshire voters came out in record turnout to cast […]

Addressing supporters in Salem, Ayotte called her win “a victory for an even brighter future for the greatest state in the nation.”

In her final appearance on the Good Morning with Dan Mitchell show before Tuesday’s election, NH-02 candidate Maggie Goodlander urged voters to protect democracy and fair elections, denounced economic monopolies, and promised to defend healthcare and Social Security.

An Assistant U.S. Attorney has been appointed as New Hampshire’s District Election Officer to ensure a fair 2024 general election on November 5. The officer will address voting rights, election fraud, and threats against election workers, while the City of Keene seeks volunteers to support polling across its wards. Interested Keene residents can apply for various roles, from greeters to registration assistants. For details, visit KeeneNH.gov or call 603-352-0133.

Governor Chris Sununu and Republican gubernatorial candidate Kelly Ayotte appeared on WKBK’s Open Mic program with Dan Mitchell, where they shared their political views and plans for New Hampshire. Sununu praised Ayotte’s positive campaign ads, contrasting them with typical attack ads, and both emphasized a focus on balanced budgets, education reform, and responsible tourism management. Despite past criticism of Trump, both expressed support for his policies, aligning with broader Republican values. Ayotte aims to continue New Hampshire’s economic growth while fostering community, with Sununu’s strong endorsement heading into the gu

Mayor Jay Kahn discussed emergency preparedness and ethics reforms in Keene during an interview on WKBK Radio. He highlighted the need for improved flood mitigation and transparency in city council decision-making. Kahn proposed new rules requiring councilors to disclose potential conflicts of interest, including those involving family members, to increase public trust. He also addressed local infrastructure improvements and concerns about environmental impacts of a proposed solar project.

Voters across New Hampshire went to the polls yesterday and selected candidates for key races in the November general election.

Check back here after the polls close for town-by-town results in Cheshire County.

New Hampshire will elect a female governor for the third time in November after former U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte and former Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig won their respective primaries Tuesday.