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.
Sep
12

Bolduc gives out hugs. Pappas sees 'extremists.' The primary is upon us, NH.

The outcome of Tuesday's vote is far from a foregone conclusion
14 min read
Sep
08

Sununu endorses Chuck Morse for U.S. Senate

One in five likely GOP primary voters remained undecided late last month about their Senate pick. Among those undecideds, 21% said Sununu's endorsement would make them more likely to vote for that candidate.
4 min read
Sep
06

Sununu won't take part in Granite State Debate for GOP primary

With an updated announcement Tuesday, a spokesperson for WMUR said the Republican incumbent won't be participating.
1 min read
Sep
06

Ready for the deluge? 7 debates, 4 days

Many likely GOP primary voters remain undecided, so these debates could prove hugely influential in the contests for U.S. Senate and the two congressional districts.
11 min read
Sep
02

With big ad buy boost, can Chuck Morse catch up?

Some see poll numbers as a clear sign that Don Bolduc is headed for victory, but the GOP primary for U.S. Senate could still see a major shakeup.
14 min read
Feb
15

Nevada bill threatens NH's #fitn presidential primary

It's unclear whether national party leaders will back Nevada's proposal. But some have said the time for change has come.
2 min read
Jan
04

Week ahead: Drive-in lawmaking, indoor inaugurating, and more

This is your Monday Morning Memo for Jan. 4, 2021, a look at how the coming week in NH politics
2 min read
Dec
30

Sununu moves inauguration indoors, citing protests at his home

Gov. Chris Sununu will be inaugurated next week for a third two-year term, but the ceremony won't be
3 min read
Dec
28

Sununu's hometown bans picketing near homes; and 7 more updates

Here are 8 key updates about all things #nhpolitics: 1. Newfields, the governor's hometown, enacted a new ordinance
2 min read
Jul
10

President Trump postpones Portsmouth rally

PORTSMOUTH — An outdoor rally that President Trump had planned to attend here Saturday evening has been postponed due to weather,
1 min read