In preparation for the upcoming primary election on September 11, 2018, we’ll be running down the who, what, where, and when in our weekly campaign round-up — the pre-game show for the state general election on November 6, 2018.
Congressional District 1
- Naomi Andrews (D) was endorsed by US Rep. Gwen Moore (Wisconsin-4).
- Eddie Edwards (R) was endorsed by the New Hampshire Union Leader: “good experience, common sense.” He held a press conference on August 29 to “detail complaints and unveil illegal actions taken by Senator Andy Sanborn.”
- Andy Martin (R) filed suit Monday against the Mount Washington Valley Economic Council, accusing the group of violating its tax-exempt, nonprofit neutrality by discriminating against Martin’s campaign and excluding him from a “Republican debate.”
- Mark MacKenzie (D) was endorsed by the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE).
- Deaglan McEachern (D) launched his “Our Future” campaign video.
- Mindi Messmer (D) was endorsed by Burt Cohen, former NH Senate Majority Leader, and Chris Liquori, both NH delegates for Sen. Bernie Sanders in his 2016 run for president. She spoke to Rochester Pride about her work for LGBTQ rights as a state legislator and protecting women’s rights. She promised, if elected, to immediately sign on to the Anti-Corruption and Public Integrity Act proposed by Senator Elizabeth Warren and sign up to join the newly formed House Medicare for All Caucus.
- Terence O’Rourke (D) began releasing ads on local radio stations in the Portsmouth, Manchester and Lakes Region areas on local stations, including WBYY, WLNH, and WGIR.
- Chris Pappas (D) was endorsed by Gabby Giffords, a gun control advocate and who retired as a US Rep. from Arizona when she suffered a brain injury during a shooting. Pappas issued his second TV ad with a focus on big money in politics. He hosted an event, “Books, Not Bullets,” to discuss the Betsy DeVos gun proposal with NEA-NH at West High School, 9 Notre Dame Ave., on August 29 between 12:30 and 1:30 PM.
- Andy Sanborn (R) won the New Hampshire Young Republican straw poll with 70% of the vote. He was endorsed by the Bedford Taxpayers Association.
- Levi Sanders (D) announced his opposition to the Liberty Utilities Granite Bridge project.
- Lincoln Soldati (D) was profiled in an ABC video for joining a 40-mile walk from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office in Manchester, New Hampshire, to the ICE detention facility in Dover. He was endorsed by Dr. Patch Adams because of his support for “Medicare4All.”
- Maura Sullivan (D) issued a commercial on women.
- WMUR-TV and the Union Leader will host a Democratic CD-1 debate Wednesday, Sept. 5, 7 p.m. Register.
- WMUR-TV and the Union Leader will host a Republican CD-1 debate Thursday, Sept. 6, 7 p.m. Register.
Governor
- Aaron Day (L) pointed out that the NH Journal poll did not include Libertarians.
- Jilletta Jarvis (L) added a video of the Rock, Paper, Hand Grenades show on Manchester Community Television on August 29 and her own video. She was profiled on WMUR.
- Molly Kelly (D) released her Family Economic Security plan. She released a new TV ad. She participated in a forum at St. A’s on Monday.
- Steve Marchand (D) participated in a forum at St. A’s on Monday.
- WMUR-TV and the Union Leader will host a Democratic gubernatorial debate Tuesday, Sept. 4, 7:00 PM. Register.
Poll by St. Anselm College on governor, Congress races
An August Poll of likely primary voters by the Saint Anselm College Survey Center shows:
- Democratic race for governor: Molly Kelly is slightly more favorable at 36% than Steve Marchand at 28%.
- Democratic race for Congress: Pappas at 53 percent and Sullivan at 42 percent stand out in a crowded field , followed by Soldati and Messmer at 19 percent, Sanders at 13 percent, McEachern at 16 percent, MacKenzie at 9 percent, Andrews at 8 percent, O’Rourke at 7 percent, and Martin and Cardinal at 3 percent.
- Republican race for Congress: Edwards at 28 percent and Sanborn lead at 26 percent, followed by Martin at 7 percent, Callis at 4 percent, and Denaro at 3.6 percent.
Executive Council District 4
- Gray Chynoweth D) was in the Londonderry Old Home Day parade.
- Jane Cormier (R) – No news this week.
- Garth Corriveau (D) was endorsed by the state AFL-CIO, his campaign’s tenth labor union endorsement.
- Ted Gatsas (R) attended the BRC Annual Breakfast.
State Senator
- Bill Kuch (R-16) – No news this week.
- David Boutin (R-16) attended a meet and greet at the home of John an Jeanette Ward.
- Lou D’Allesandro (D-20 ) attended Police Standards and Training graduation.
- Donna Soucy (D-18) headlined the Annual Sweeney Post Kick-Off on August 27.
State Representative
- Jackie Chretien (District 42) was endorsed by National Educators Association-NH, 314 Action, dedicated to election STEM candidates, Emily’s List, supports pro-choice candidates, and Mom’s Demand Action, promotes candidates who support common-sense gun violence prevention measures.
- Democratic State Rep Candidates from Wards 3, 4, and 5 will host a Meet and Greet brunch at Madear’s on Sunday, September 2 at 12:00 PM. RSVP.
At a “Need to Vote” town hall on Wednesday, September 5, NextGen will encourage young adults to vote. It starts at 7:00 PM at Manchester Community College, 1066 Front Street, Manchester.
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NH DOT rules on placement of political signs
- The law prohibits placement of political signs on the interstate highways, including the entrance and exit ramps.
- The law prohibits placement of political signs on or affixed to utility poles or highway signs.
- Signs that create a traffic hazard or obstruct the safe flow of traffic will be removed. Please do not post signs on delineator posts or bridges, as the removal is costly.
- Signs will be removed to perform maintenance. This is prime mowing season, so it is best not to place signs in an area with long grass that is likely to be mowed in the near future.
- Placement of signs on private property requires permission from the landowner.
- Signs on private property that obstruct traffic signs or signals, or restrict a motorist’s field of view at an intersection, will be removed as a traffic hazard. (RSA 236:1, 236:73)
- Candidates are required tor emove all political signs by the second Friday following the election, unless the election is a primary and the advertising concerns a winning candidate.
- In the event the Department needs to remove political signs for safety or maintenance, the signs will be held at the local patrol headquarters until one week after the election and then discarded. (RSA 664:17)
