Latest memos

Nov
16

Democrats keep losing to Sununu. How might they win a NH governor's race?

In a state willing to elect Democrats to federal office, why do so many Democratic candidates fail to make a dent in the governor's support?
9 min read
Nov
15

Second recount flip: Democrats now appear to hold 199 seats in NH House

Republicans now appear to hold a 201-199 majority, with many recounts remaining.
2 min read
Nov
15

Republicans choose Bradley to lead them in NH Senate; Democrats pick Soucy

The full 24-member body will hold a formal vote on "Organization Day," which is Dec. 7.
3 min read
Nov
15

At least 31 recounts requested in NH races, an uncommonly high number

In a typical year, there are about a dozen. This year's will continue through the weekend and into next week.
5 min read
Nov
14

Recount flip gives Dems one more seat in NH House

This race wasn’t even among the tightest of the 23+ state rep races up for a recount.
2 min read
Nov
14

'Honest mistake': Data entry error added 1,000 votes to NH results for U.S. Senate

When results were transmitted to state officials, the tally was recorded with an extra digit.
3 min read
Nov
14

Voters reject NH constitutional convention, keep register of probate

Members of both major parties expressed concern about revising such an important document at a time of political polarization.
2 min read
Nov
14

Sununu sees 'wide-open' GOP presidential primary; recount-a-palooza begins

The governor talked about "extremism." Giuliani got denied a platform.
6 min read
Nov
12

Why Rudy Giuliani isn't welcome at NH Institute of Politics

The institute "is in the democracy business," its leader said.
5 min read
Nov
11

4 towns pass post-election spot audit; recounts next week in 16+ state rep races

Republicans appear to have won a very narrow NH House majority. Recounts might change that.
10 min read