Garry Rayno
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Many Good Political Souls and Practitioners in Both Parties Died in 2022
2022 was an election year and that often brings out the worst in politicians, political hacks and supporters or opposers.
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No Quick Fix To State’s Energy Woes
The Sununu administration has proposed two energy policies in the last six years with cheaper energy the driving factor and that translates into continued reliance on fossil fuels.
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New Hampshire Is Not About To Knuckle Under On Primary
Today Democratic office holders, officials, activists and party members are yelling “Hell no, we won’t go” to the Democratic National Committee over a decision to change the dates for its presidential selection process.
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Organization Day Kicks Off the New Two-Year Session of the General Court
Organization Day, the first Wednesday in December, is the day the House and Senate elect their leaders, as well as the Secretary of State and the State Treasurer.
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Distant Dome: Something Smells in the Manchester Ward 6 House Race
The recounts for House races have a particular significance this year with a nearly evenly split House between Republicans and Democrats.
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The Numbers Tell the Story of NH Elections
The number of registered voters is considerably smaller than it was after the 2020 general election because checklists were purged — as they are required to do at least once every 10 years — before this election.
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Gerrymandering Makes the Majority the Minority in the NH State House
In the Executive Council, state Senate and state House races, Democratic candidates received more votes than their Republican counterparts, but will still be in the minority.
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Distant Dome: Vote Like Your Country Depends On It
The landline phone will stop ringing every half hour, the canvassers will stop knocking, the town halls will be empty, no downtown walks, the despicable ads lying and demonizing candidates will disappear for a while, and the reputations of many candidates will never recover.
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The Coming Election Will Determine the Country’s Direction
These days the air is polluted before the candidate’s official announcements he or she is running.
Upcoming Legislative Session Will Be As Yogi Says ‘Deja Vu All Over Again’
From abortions to drinking water standards, there is something for everyone to vote for or against.