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Kelly Ayotte Wins Re-Election as Governor of New Hampshire
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The Associated Press called the race for Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte over challenger former Democratic Executive Councilor Cinde Warmington at 12:42 a.m. Wednesday.
Turning Point: Charlie Kirk’s Movement Makes a Splash – to Little Effect
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Turning Point Action, part of the movement founded by the late Charlie Kirk to energize young conservatives, got plenty of media attention on Election Day for bringing celebrities to New Hampshire polling places – and for an alleged assault by a 70-year-old on one of the group’s representatives in Laconia.
State appears to have its first-ever Executive Council occupied by all Democrats
The state has never had an all-Democratic Executive Council, but it appears from unofficial vote tallies that it will have one for the next two years after voters turned out and turned down re-election bids for four seats held by Republicans, Tuesday.
Super Majority Puts Democrats in Control in NH
Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s agenda for the next two years is taking a back seat to Democrats, who now have veto-proof control in the House and Senate.
Wild River Fire Prompts New Closure Order and Public Meeting Plan
A forest closure order is now in effect for the area around the Wild River Fire. This closure prohibits public entry and maintains safe access for firefighters and emergency personnel.
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AP News Briefs: Vance blames Iran war for GOP midterm losses
Troy Jackson wins the Maine US Senate race over GOP Sen. Susan Collins in a key Democratic victory
Better Than Expected
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Executive Council Looking a Lot More Blue on Election Night
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The state’s Republican-controlled, 4-1 Executive Council was appearing to tip Democrat at 11 p.m. on election night with the lone Democrat, Karen Liot Hill, D-Lebanon, moving safely toward re-election and all the Republicans on the edge of their seats, with all losing.
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Pappas Takes An Early Win in Likely Blue Wave in NH
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Call it a Blue Wave or a Red Bloodbath, it hit the Granite State hard Tuesday night as Democrats appeared likely to keep control of the federal delegation, take the majority in the State House, and looked to flip the Executive Council.
Politics
2026 Election Results for New Hampshire
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New Hampshire voters are making their voices heard this Election Day, casting ballots in races that will help shape the future of the Granite State and the nation.
News
Voter Turnout High Across NH With No Problems Reported By 5 p.m.
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New Hampshire voters went out to their polling places in huge numbers Tuesday to vote for representation at the State House and three seats in Washington, with many saying their concern for the economy was front of mind.
Feature
How We Spent Election Day 2026 in NH
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Across the driveway, Hannah Buiel staffed a bake sale for the Broken Ground School PTA. It was the first time they’ve held one on Election Day. We agreed they lucked out on the weather.
Education
Nashua and Manchester: Election Day 2026 In Our Two Big Cities
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At Nashua’s Ward 5 in Nashua High School-South, Moderator Michael Munster said, “ You missed the craziness at 6 this morning. We had a huge bolus of people who came in.”
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Kicking Off NH Election Day 2026, Send Us Your Pics!
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Email Your Pics and Comments to nancywestnews@gmail.com. Stay with InDepthNH.org for the AP election results as the votes are counted.
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SOS Scanlan Announces Nine Towns and City Wards Selected for Post-Election Audits
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The audits will take place on Wednesday, November 4, at 10:00 and Thursday, November 5, at 9 a.m. at Archives at the New Hampshire State Archives, 9 Ratification Way, Concord, NH 03301.
Education
Big Turnout In Durham, UNH Students Say They Were Prepared With Correct IDs
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Two young women who are juniors at the University of New Hampshire – Alaina Webster and Lily Woods – said they were ready to rock the vote Tuesday because they knew their student IDs wouldn’t be allowed as a form of identification and made sure they brought the right ones.
News
Fire Crews Work to Suppress Wild River Fire
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The Wild River Fire is approximately 378 acres and is estimated at 11% containment at the time of this release.
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Get Election Results As Votes Counted Tuesday at InDepthNH; Email Your Pics From the Polls
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After you vote Tuesday, please email us your pics from the polls and tell us about your voting experience. Please email your name and polling place. We are psyched at InDepthNH.org.
Courts & Corrections
State Police Secrecy Over Sexual Harassment Allegations Leads to Lawsuit
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The State is continuing to stay quiet on allegations of sexual harassment by a State Police Sergeant in 2021, and completely redacted the report when journalist Damien Fisher sought the document, according to a new lawsuit.
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Democratic Candidates Rally Constituents Just One Day Before the Election
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With just one day before the election, several Democratic candidates rallied about 50 canvassing volunteers in Manchester and encouraged them to help roll out another blue wave as the clock continues to tick.
Courts & Corrections
Rockingham County Attorney Candidate Wilson Faces Off Against Rockingham County Attorney — Again
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Eleven years ago, Robert Wilson defended himself on a felony charge prosecuted by Rockingham County Attorney Patricia Conway – and won, a rare feat for a criminal defendant acting without a lawyer.
Business & Economy
Pelham Man Impersonated U.S. Supreme Court Justice To Scam Mom and Aunt
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Jason Taylor took $68,000 from his mom over the course of about five years, and $191,000 from his aunt and uncle in an intricate and somewhat incoherent scheme.
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Dems Hold Leads in Exec. Council, NH Senate, NH House and Federal Races; Governor’s Race Deadlocked: Final 2026 UNH Poll
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Incumbent Republican Governor Kelly Ayotte is statistically tied with Democrat Cinde Warmington, but Ayotte is the more personally popular of the two and most expect her to win re-election, poll says..
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Business & Economy
AG Releases Anonymous Candidate Mailings Info, But Declined To Address Suncook Valley GOP Ads
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Attorney General John Formella issued a news release Friday about anonymous political advertising mailers in the U.S. Senate race, but refused to comment on a political advertising mailer from the Suncook Valley GOP that contains candidate advertising with no individual “paid for” disclaimers.