New Hampshire Politics & News
The Daily Signal covers New Hampshire politics with reporting on the First-in-the-Nation primary, state governance, libertarian-conservative principles, and the Granite State’s outsized political influence.
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Gov. Ayotte Delivers for New Hampshire Parents
With a few strokes of her pen on Tuesday, New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte delivered on her promise to empower parents by signing a Parental Bill of Rights and expanding eligibility for education choice to all families. “Giving parents the freedom to choose the education setting that best fits their child’s needs will help every…Jason Bedrick -
Biden Write-In Campaign Bests Phillips Challenge in New Hampshire
Despite not being on the ballot, President Joe Biden won New Hampshire’s Democratic primary Tuesday as a write-in candidate, trouncing longshot challenger Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn. The Associated Press called the race at 8:07 p.m. At 12:20 a.m. EST, with 87% of precincts reporting, Biden apparently had at least 50% and as much as 71%…Fred Lucas -
Trump Defeats Haley in New Hampshire Primary
Former President Donald Trump appeared poised to win his third consecutive Republican presidential nomination after a clear victory Tuesday over former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley in the New Hampshire primary. The results seemed likely to set up a rematch in November between Trump and President Joe Biden, the Democrat who unseated him in the…Fred Lucas -
Documents Reveal New Hampshire Review of Trump’s Ballot Access Came After Outside Legal Analysis
The top election official in New Hampshire, which traditionally holds the nation’s first presidential primary, announced that he would consider banning former President Donald Trump from the ballot one day after a George Washington University law professor suggested that he call a special panel to make the determination. The same official kept lawmakers in suspense…Fred Lucas -
Teachers Union Sues to Block New Hampshire Law Against Teaching Critical Race Theory
Anti-critical race theory legislation in New Hampshire is being challenged by teachers and parents in a complaint filed Monday in federal court. The New Hampshire affiliate of the American Federation of Teachers, along with three teachers and two parents of children in public schools, filed the complaint in U.S. District Court for New Hampshire. The defendants are…Kendall Tietz -
Alumni, Donors Should Hit New Hampshire Catholic College’s Woke Theology in the Wallet
A student at Saint Anselm College—a Catholic college in Manchester, New Hampshire—received a failing grade on an assignment about the biblical account of Creation because he repeated the Book of Genesis’ “gendered language.” Professor Gilberto Ruiz, who teaches theology at the Benedictine college, gave the student a zero on the assignment because the student used…GianCarlo Canaparo -
New Hampshire Is Fighting Back to Defend the Electoral College
New Hampshire legislators have introduced an election bill that would be completely unacceptable under normal circumstances. But these are not normal times. Constitutional institutions, especially the Electoral College, are under attack. Extraordinary action may be needed. Thus, some New Hampshire legislators have proposed to withhold popular vote totals at the conclusion of a presidential election….Tara Ross -
In a Harsh New Hampshire Winter, Passage of Education Savings Accounts Is a Breath of Spring
As New Hampshire hunkers down for another brutal January, lawmakers are giving families something to look forward to once the snow melts: namely, more opportunities. The state House of Representatives on Jan. 3 voted in favor of an education savings account proposal, which would give families and students more options for where and how a child…Jonathan Butcher -
College Republicans Say Conservative Speaker Was Treated ‘Unfairly’ at Southern New Hampshire University
Conservative activist Matt Walsh came to Southern New Hampshire University at the request of the SNHU College Republicans and the Young America’s Foundation, but Walsh and College Republicans believe his speech was not treated fairly. Walsh is a conservative columnist for the Daily Wire, a news website run by Ben Shapiro. As the day of…Joshua Israel -
Why This New Hampshire Democrat Wants to Restore Confidence in Voting Integrity
MANCHESTER, New Hampshire—Bill Gardner, New Hampshire’s Democratic secretary of state, is an institution in the state, having held the office for more than four decades, and now, for being one of a few Democratic election officials in the country stepping up to prevent voter fraud. Gardner, one of five Democrats on the 12-member Presidential Advisory…Fred Lucas -
How a New Hampshire Law Will Protect Private Property From Government Seizure
The New Hampshire Legislature adopted a significant bill to protect private property on Thursday, which will reform the practice of civil asset forfeiture in the state. The sudden move comes after a lengthy debate that nearly saw SB 522 stripped of one of its most important provisions: the elimination of the financial incentive to seize…Jason Snead -
New Hampshire Summit Seeks to Bring Innovation to Education
LONDONDERRY, N.H.—Parents, educators, and voters expressed concern over the role of the federal government in education during a summit today in New Hampshire. Attendees, panelists, and speakers said that parents, communities, and states need to have a larger role in solving what event organizers called the “education crisis” facing the nation. The 2015 Education Summit…Kate Scanlon -
What 14 Republican Presidential Candidates Said at New Hampshire Forum
Republican presidential candidates gathered at Saint Anselm’s college in Manchester, N.H., Monday night for the Voters First Forum. The forum took place only days before the first national debate. Participants included Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, former Texas Gov. Rick Perry, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, Ohio Gov. John Kasich,…Kate Scanlon -
Jeb Bush Touts Conservative Credentials in New Hampshire
DERRY, N.H.—Former Gov. Jeb Bush held his first town hall in New Hampshire today since he announced yesterday that he is running for president. The Florida Republican told the audience that he is extremely proud of his family and their accomplishments, but that he is his own person with a unique set of achievements and…Kate Scanlon -
In New Hampshire, Chris Christie Shares His Plan for Entitlement Reform
GOFFSTOWN, N.H.—Speaking at a town hall meeting tonight, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie promised to work towards entitlement reform should he become president. “Folks will tell you in politics, ‘don’t talk about that subject,’” Christie said at the event in New Hampshire. “They call it the third rail of American politics. They say, ‘don’t touch…Kate Scanlon -
Rand Paul Returns to New Hampshire With an Anti-Washington Message
MANCHESTER, N.H.—Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., celebrated what he characterized as a small victory against the government’s bulk collection of metadata at the grand opening of his Manchester campaign office. “It wasn’t a complete victory, but we did send a message to the president. The court told him it was illegal, and last week Congress told…Kate Scanlon -
New Hampshire Bill Would Institute 30-Day Residency Requirement to Vote
A bill has been passed by the New Hampshire state Senate that would require voters to reside in the state for 30 days before becoming eligible to vote. Senate Bill 179 was passed by the Republican-controlled state Senate in a party-line vote, and is currently in committee in the House. New Hampshire law currently permits…Kate Scanlon -
Scott Walker Explains His Tax Philosophy to New Hampshire Activists, Calls It ‘Kohl’s Curve’
Concord, N.H.—Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker spoke to a crowd of Republican grassroots activists at Concord High School in New Hampshire today. Walker, a likely presidential candidate, visited the Granite State, home of the nation’s first presidential primary, to lay out a three-part platform: “growth, reform and safety.” According to Walker, economic growth doesn’t occur in…Kate Scanlon