Based in Manchester, Colin Booth is Granite Post’s political correspondent. A Granite State native and veteran political professional with a deep background in journalism, he’s worked on campaigns and programs in battleground states across the country, ranging from New Hampshire, Texas, Pennsylvania and Washington D.C.
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John E. Sununu launches NH campaign for US Senate seat, seeks Trump meeting
His entry comes as Republicans fear another federal election loss as Democrats hold strong polling advantage. Former US Sen. John E. Sununu (R-NH) today launched his bid to reclaim his title as New Hampshire senator. The seat is currently held by outgoing Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaneen, to whom Sununu lost his reelection bid in 2008.…
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NH Dems blast ‘reckless’ GOP shutdown, warn of rising health costs for Granite Staters
Speakers warned that a dual-income couple could face a nearly $15,000 increase in costs if Affordable Care Act tax credits expire. Democratic lawmakers and local parents warned at a virtual press conference this week that the ongoing federal government shutdown—which they repeatedly framed as a Republican-driven crisis—is already putting New Hampshire families at risk and…
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Dems to infuse cash into New Hampshire elections
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) announced a cash investment to boost the party’s early organizing ahead of 2025 municipal contests and the 2026 midterms. DNC officials said the money will support hiring organizers, expand volunteer operations, and free up resources for paid communications—including direct mail, digital, and television. The infusion comes alongside what the DNC…
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Charlie Kirk’s death leads NH GOP to crack down on free speech in schools
Recently introduced “CHARLIE” Act would punish “unpatriotic” classroom speech with $10,000 lawsuits and terminations After the murder of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, New Hampshire Republicans and local conservative media have been using the killing to their political advantage despite the killer’s motives being unclear. This is happening as they echo calls for violence against Democrats…
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How a federal shutdown would hit New Hampshire
Social Security and VA continue, but SBA loans, USDA housing, and national-forest services could stall. Pappas’s plan would protect military pay, not the wider local economy. The Republican-controlled US House of Representatives and Senate have reached an impasse about how to fund the federal government, and Congress has gone on recess, giving itself less than…
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Inspired by Elon Musk, John Sununu believes in cutting the USPS
Critics say a profit-first model for USPS would shutter post offices and raise prices; New Hampshire’s Rep. Chris Pappas seeks guardrails. Former US Sen. John E. Sununu has for years argued that the US Postal Service (USPS) should be shut down and privatized—a stance that has resurfaced as he mulls a run for the state’s…
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Top 2026 NH GOP Senate candidates back ‘backdoor for privatizing Social Security’
On Thursday, Aug. 14, 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law, ushering in the United States’ first national social insurance and safety-net system. Ninety years later, the program looms larger than ever, both in terms of providing crucial financial security for seniors and in American politics writ large. More than…
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Exclusive: Leading climate group endorses Rep. Chris Pappas for US Senate
Outdoor recreation fuels billions in economic activity in New Hampshire, and environmental advocates say the Senate race could shape the state’s climate future. The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) Action Fund is endorsing US Rep. Chris Pappas in New Hampshire’s 2026 Senate race, spotlighting his climate and clean energy credentials as a stark contrast to…
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Neo-Nazi rally splits New Hampshire GOP
Correction: A previous version of this article incorrectly refered to the Neo-Nazis in question as Blood Oath neo-nazis, instead of Blood Tribe neo-nazis. We regret the error. After Blood Tribe neo-Nazi’s marched on the New Hampshire State House, top state Republicans are divided on how to respond. The GOP state party and Republican Gov. Kelly…
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NH man arrested for illegal voting is a registered Republican, Trump supporter
State Republicans have pointed to the arrest as evidence of the need for recently passed bills restricting voting rights in the state, but most recent illegal voting in New Hampshire has been committed by Republicans The man arrested last week by New Hampshire authorities for voter fraud in three separate state elections was a registered…
