7 important things that happened Wednesday at the State House
Lawmakers made key leadership decisions; Democrats called on one of their own to resign; and the Executive Council had qualms.
David Scanlan reelected NH Secretary of State
CONCORD — NH Secretary of State David Scanlan, a Republican, kept his job Wednesday, fending off a challenge from Democratic nominee
Executive Council gives Ag Commissioner Shawn Jasper another 5 years
One councilor raised concerns about the commissioner's “poor bedside manner.”
Sherman Packard reelected NH House speaker
CONCORD — Newly sworn-in members of the NH House elected a speaker Wednesday without needing more than one ballot.
Republican nominee
Secretary of state election a contest between experience and reform
Both candidates said it's too early to speak about what strategy they would use to work with other states and keep New Hampshire's first-in-the-nation primary.
Several Democrats expected to miss key votes on Organization Day
The expected absences on the Democratic side could give the GOP a wider margin, but Republican absences are possible, too.
New Hampshire vows to vote first. Consequences could be steep.
The success of New Hampshire's 2024 primary would depend heavily on what the DNC does to enforce its new calendar.
NH Secretary of State on DNC's 2024 primary plan: 'Absolutely not.'
Also: Leaders leaving NH GOP posts; voter confidence committee still revising final report; an unusual recount appeal has been dropped.
Winner confirmed in NH Senate race after post-recount appeal dropped
Thousands of challenged absentee ballots wouldn't be enough to change the outcome of the race.
Picking presidents: Will NH vote first? Or will NH vote first?
With a battle-tested state law on their side, NH Democrats insist their first-in-the-nation presidential primary will happen one of two ways: either with or without DNC approval.
