In Run for Governor, Forrester Stresses 'Main Street' Experience Over State...
Sen. Jeanie Forrester, a Republican candidate for governor, holds one of the most powerful seats in the State House: She’s chair of the influential Senate Finance Committee, with a big say in how every...
View ArticleMarchand Brings "Passion for Data" to Campaign for Governor
Among the Democrats vying for the title of New Hampshire governor this year is former Portsmouth Mayor Steve Marchand . He's hoping his mix of political and fiscal experience will win over voters in...
View ArticleEdelblut Touts Outsider Credentials in Run for Republican Gubernatorial Nominee
There are four candidates in the 2016 gubernatorial Republican primary, most with several years’ experience in New Hampshire politics. Then there’s Frank Edelblut. The first-term state lawmaker from...
View ArticleIn Run for Governor, Connolly Stresses Need for Structural Changes in State...
Mark Connolly is running for Governor. Today, he runs his own small investment company. But his resume runs the spectrum from financial executive to deputy secretary of state. There are a lot of...
View ArticleLights, Camera ... Senate: Behind the Scenes with Kelly Ayotte on Capitol Hill
Senator Kelly Ayotte is in the middle of a competitive reelection bid this year. In her six years in Washington she's quickly risen from the ranks of rookie politician to the national spotlight. But...
View ArticleGatsas Promises Hands-On, "Simple" Approach in Bid for Governor's Office
“Keep it simple. Get it done.” That's the slogan Republican Ted Gatsas is using in his campaign for governor. It’s a theme the Manchester Mayor has turned to time and time again throughout his...
View ArticleWith Background in Campaigns and Marketing, Van Ostern Sets Sights on...
Among the Democrats running for governor this year is Executive Councilor Colin Van Ostern . He's a candidate who's no stranger to running political campaigns and is now seeking statewide office for...
View ArticleSununu Stresses Candidate-Next-Door Image Over Family Legacy In Run for Governor
When the owner of Coed Sportswear in Newfields introduced Chris Sununu during a tour of the business a few weeks back, he included a line Sununu’s probably used to hearing by now. “He comes from a...
View ArticleWhat Drives Maggie Hassan? Her Father's Story May Provide Clues
When Governor Maggie Hassan talks about why she got into politics her explanation tends to center on her son, Ben. “Right after he was born Tom and I learned that Ben had severe and pervasive physical...
View ArticleLoophole and Connections Help Gatsas Raise Big Dollars for Governor's Race
Ted Gatsas isn’t the first candidate for governor to take advantage of a gap in New Hampshire’s election law that allows wealthy donors to dodge limits on campaign contributions. But no one has...
View ArticleSizing Up Sununu's Impact on Waterville Valley
Republican Chris Sununu has made his experience as head of the Waterville Valley ski resort a big part of his campaign for governor. What does his time there tell us about his readiness to take the...
View ArticleVan Ostern Puts Private Sector Experience at Center of Gubernatorial Bid
For Democratic gubernatorial candidate Colin Van Ostern, two New Hampshire employers – Stonyfield Farm and Southern New Hampshire University -- figure heavily in his message to voters. NHPR’s Jason...
View ArticleIn Campaign for Governor, Marchand Emphasizes Both Liberalism and Bipartisanship
Democratic candidate for governor Steve Marchand says he is the most liberal person in this year’s race. But he’s asking people to put aside some assumptions about what the term “liberal” means....
View ArticleAs Finance Committee Chair, Forrester Wielded Budgetary Power Quietly
This year’s race for New Hampshire governor has a crowded and diverse field. There are legislators, mayors, executive councilors, and all with private sector experience. As part of our primary...
View ArticleEdelblut's Political Record Packs Conservative Punch and Pays Off With...
As part of our primary coverage, we’re looking at some of the experiences that have shaped the candidates who are running for governor. NHPR’s Casey McDermott joins us to talk about Republican Frank...
View ArticlePonzi Scheme Fallout Motivates Connolly's Run For Governor
The New Hampshire Bureau of Securities Regulation is not your typical layover on the road to the Democratic nomination for governor. But if anyone can make the case for a former financial watchdog in...
View ArticleVan Ostern's 'Political Operative' Past Is an Asset (And a Liability) In Run...
In his campaign to become New Hampshire’s next governor, Democrat Colin Van Ostern often talks about his business experience and his votes on the Executive Council. But there’s another, less talked...
View ArticleGrowing Up Sununu: A Familiar Name Brings Both Benefits and Baggage to the...
As his son Chris is running for governor, John H. Sununu, isn’t just playing the role of supportive father. He’s also one of his son’s most powerful campaign cheerleaders. At a recent rally for vice...
View ArticleIn Run for Governor, Forrester Stresses 'Main Street' Experience Over State...
Sen. Jeanie Forrester, a Republican candidate for governor, holds one of the most powerful seats in the State House: She’s chair of the influential Senate Finance Committee, with a big say in how every...
View ArticleMarchand Brings "Passion for Data" to Campaign for Governor
Among the Democrats vying for the title of New Hampshire governor this year is former Portsmouth Mayor Steve Marchand . He's hoping his mix of political and fiscal experience will win over voters in...
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