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Republicans will lose ‘handily’ if Trump is the nominee, Governor Sununu says

During The Texas Tribune Festival in Austin on Thursday, Sununu lamented political polarization, criticized the frontrunners in both presidential primaries, and preached his brand of conservatism.

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Investigators conclude N.H. lawmaker doesn’t live in the district he represents

Troy Merner, a Republican from Lancaster, wrongfully claimed his office as his home. Now, the attorney general’s office is reviewing whether broke the law when he voted in local elections and claimed mileage for the wrong address.
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Flipped seat sets the stage for even split in N.H. House

Democrat Hal Rafter of Nottingham prevailed over Republican James Guzofski of Northwood in Tuesday’s special election.
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Ruais, Cavanaugh win mayoral primary in Manchester, N.H.

The two will face off in the Nov. 7 general election to determine who will lead the largest city in northern New England.

NH POLITICSThree contenders vie to become the next mayor of Concord, N.H.
The city’s filing period closed on Monday, and so far three candidates have thrown their hats into the ring for the nonpartisan office. More candidates could join them if they gather signatures and file with a petition by Friday.

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Some N.H. residents are balking at an ordinance requiring them to cut their lawns
Receiving the notice made Jacqui Pierce even more determined to convert her lawn into an oasis for pollinators.

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What you need to know about the Manchester mayoral primary
The Sept. 19 municipal primary is nonpartisan, so whichever two candidates come out on top after Tuesday’s vote will advance to the Nov. 7 general election.

In bid to stop Trump, one group is making different pitch to independents and Democrats: Vote GOP
With a largely drama-less Democratic presidential field, a new super PAC is trying to persuade independent voters in New England — and beyond — to vote in the GOP primary.

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Chris Christie takes on mission impossible in GOP presidential nomination race

Though it’s not likely the New Jersey governor will win the nomination, the questions he raises about fellow Republicans resonate with New Hampshire voters.

National Democrats punt New Hampshire primary decision to October

New Hampshire Democrats told The Globe the delay is just prolonging the inevitable: they will have the first-in-the-nation primary no matter what the DNC says or does.

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Trump eligible for ballot as far as N.H. election officials are concerned

Possible disqualification of the former president under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment would be a question for the courts, not secretaries of state, officials conclude.

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N.H. and the commitment to its first-in-the-nation primary tradition

The DNC could punish New Hampshire for not giving up their first-in-the-nation primary date, but state Democrats aren’t quaking in their boots. “I’m not worried at all,” said the former lawmaker who crafted the law that requires N.H.’s primary be scheduled seven days before any similar contest.

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Sununu will share a stage with Ayotte. Don’t read too much into it.

It’s reasonable to wonder when the popular Republican governor, who’s not seeking reelection, might endorse a GOP contender in the race to succeed him. But that may not be the case here.

As Republicans compete in New Hampshire, ‘parental rights’ come to the fore

Parental rights — a term used as shorthand largely by conservative groups that oppose how public schools approach race, sexuality, and gender identity — is the latest culture war being waged in New Hampshire and elsewhere.

James Pindell | ANALYSIS

Guess who’s running for president from his basement now? Donald Trump.

Amid four separate criminal indictments and all the court maneuverings involved, Trump isn’t actually, you know, campaigning. But for now, maybe he doesn't have to.

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N.H. Republicans announce latest efforts to curb illegal immigration at the northern border

Lawmakers will again try to ban sanctuary cities this upcoming legislative session, but some spoke favorably about expanding legal immigration to address the state’s workforce shortage