Steven Porter

Steven Porter

New Hampshire
Steven Porter, the founding editor of Granite Memo, has been a journalist for a decade. As a reporter and an editor, he has covered politics, health care, criminal and civil justice, and more.
Nov
01

Poll: Bolduc and Leavitt ahead, as GOP positioned to 'score some upsets'

Polling averages still show the Democratic incumbents with slight leads, but Republicans have gained momentum.
4 min read
Oct
31

Sununu: Think NH voters focused on election denial? You're 'in a bubble.'

Trump just endorsed Don Bolduc, praising him as a "strong and proud 'Election Denier.'"
13 min read
Oct
29

First lady Jill Biden lends hand to Hassan, Pappas, other Dems

Her visit came just 10 days before the Nov. 8 election in which several prominent Democrats are defending their seats.
2 min read
Oct
26

Democratic consultant gets stern NH AG warning. Investigation isn't over.

The NH Attorney General's Office concluded that Steve Marchand bore responsibility for content on Preserve-Portsmouth.com.
4 min read
Oct
24

Cory Booker visiting NH to help Democrats fend off GOP challengers

Democrats visiting NH these days fall into three categories.
7 min read
Oct
23

Senate debates exclude NH Libertarian candidate. Can they do that?

History suggests the FEC may be unlikely to find fault with WMUR's debate criteria, but the situation poses interesting questions about NH elections and press freedom.
13 min read
Oct
18

The backstory on 5 key moments in Bolduc and Hassan's first debate

Relevant details may not have been clear to those who watched the debate live.
9 min read
Oct
17

Plan your week: 3 debates, plus Tulsi Gabbard, Nikki Haley, Marianne Williamson

Three debates are locked in for this week, and more will follow next week.
9 min read
Oct
14

Your need-to-know memo: Tulsi Gabbard to join GOP candidates in NH visit

Also: A new poll suggests the NH01 race has tightened, and the NH Secretary of State weighs in on voter confidence.
8 min read
Oct
11

What David Scanlan said about shoring up voter confidence

The idea is to improve confidence by educating the public about how they can watch the voting process from start to finish.
6 min read