Midterm election 2018 campaign news for October 26

Friday, October 26, 2018 Laura Aronson Civics, Elections, Politics 0
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Congressional District 1

  • Dan Belforti (L) – No news this week.
  • Eddie Edwards (R) was endorsed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, as “a natural leader with an impressive background. […] Eddie knows what needs to be done to keep the U.S. economy on the right track, and he’s ready to get to work to create good jobs, cut red tape, and make New Hampshire a great place to do business.” He hosted an Opioid & Addiction Roundtable at Hope for New Hampshire Recovery on Wilson Street in Manchester. He released The a campaign ad, titled “Weak,” that “contrasts Edwards’ strong military and law enforcement background with Pappas’ positions that will weaken America.”
  • Chris Pappas (D) was endorsed by NH Stonewall Democrats, by the League of Conservation Voters, and by Social Security Works. He released his second general election TV ad titled “Delivering Results” about healthcare. Congressman Joe Kennedy III joined him for a tour of Granite State Manufacturing. He joined Revision Energy in cutting the ribbon on a new solar array project at Tupelo Music Hall in Derry, debated Eddie Edwards in Exeter, met residents at Birch Hill retirement community, joined the Merrimack Water Warriors and Sierra Club members for breakfast to discuss drinking water contamination and the need for tougher regulation of PFAS and PFOA. He released a list of more than 100 “Republicans for Chris Pappas.”
  • Edwards and Pappas  participated in a Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce debate on October 24, and in a debate sponsored by The New Hampshire Institute of Politics, WMUR-TV, and the New Hampshire Union Leader on October 29 at Saint Anselm College.

Governor

  • Jilletta Jarvis (L) was interviewed on “rock…paper…hand grenades.”
  • Molly Kelly (D) was endorsed by NH Stonewall Democrats. She released a TV ad supporting public education. On Oct. 24, college students across the state protested the rising costs of college tuition by launching a digital campaign, sharing their personal stories and photos with the tag #SununusDebtCrisis. Kelly pushed her top priority to improve public education while criticizing Gov. Chris Sununu’s support of school voucher legislation.
  • Chris Sununu (R) said he would “welcome” Donald Trump’s endorsement at a debate with Kelly, hosted by NHPR on October 24. He published Next Generation Workforce Initiative on Oct. 24.  In a series of Tweets, he wrote, “We said no to tax hikes, toll hikes, and costly regulations. Because of that our economy is thriving and business is booming. I’ll always side with New Hampshire’s taxpayers,” “If we can’t put our kids on the school bus and know they will be safe, nothing else matters. I’m proud to have returned $30 million to school districts across the state for safety improvements,” “We sent $275 million back to every city and town across the Granite State for critical infrastructure improvements – including clean drinking water. As Governor, I’ve made it a priority to rebuild New Hampshire’s infrastructure without raising taxes, tolls, or fees,” and “New Hampshire is back and better than ever. Our economy is booming and more people are working today than ever before in our state’s history. We’re getting the job done for New Hampshire.”
  • Kelly and Sununu participated in an Oct. 24 forum hosted by New Hampshire Public Radio and in a debate sponsored by The New Hampshire Institute of Politics, WMUR-TV, and the New Hampshire Union Leader on November 1 at Saint Anselm College. They will participate in a Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce debate on October 30.

Executive Council District 4

  • Gray Chynoweth (D) was endorsed by Planned Parenthood New Hampshire Action Fund (PPNHAF), stating he “can be trusted to protect Planned Parenthood and access to the quality, affordable health care services it provides.” Chynoweth was joined by Senator Jeanne Shaheen at a Londonderry fundraiser.
  • Ted Gatsas (R) did not appear at the Northwood debate against Chynoweth. He released his first TV ad that “highlights Gatsas’ deep New Hampshire connections, commitment to service, and emphasizes the three main pillars of his candidacy for office of balancing budgets, fighting tax increases, and battling the opioid epidemic.” Planned Parenthood New Hampshire Action Fund (PPNHAF) released a video “highlighting Ted Gatsas’ long history of opposing health care access for Granite Staters.” A PPNHAF representative wrote, “Ted Gatsas is a danger to reproductive health. Gatsas has spent much of his political career working to restrict access to health care services and risk the health and wellness of the women, men, and young people in his communities and across the Granite State.”
  • Richard Tomasso (L) – No news this week.

State Senate District 16: Wards 1, 2, and 12

  • David Boutin (R) – Attended the Bow Candidates Forum on 10/24 and criticized Kevin Cavanaugh for not showing up.
  • Kevin Cavanaugh (D) was endorsed by the American Federation of Teachers-NH (AFT-NH) and by Planned Parenthood Action Fund PAC.

State Senate District 18: Wards 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9

  • Donna Soucy (D) was recommended by Planned Parenthood Action Fund PAC and received the NHDP Eleanor Roosevelt award.
  • George Lambert (R) – No news this week.

State Senate District 20: Wards 3, 4, 10, and 11

 Representatives Hillsborough District 8 / Ward 1

Ward 1 is in the North End, bounded by the Merrimack River and the Hooksett town line, and on the south by Webster Street and Smyth Road. The polling place is Webster School Auditorium. Vote for two.

  • Andrew Fromuth (R)
  • Jeff Goley (D) is an incumbent.
  • Diane Langley (D) was endorsed by State Employees Association Local 1984 and by the New Hampshire Chapter of the Sierra Club as an environmental champion.

 Representatives Hillsborough District 9 / Ward 2

Ward 2 is in the North End, bounded by Union Street east to the Hooksett town line, and Webster Street and Smyth Road south to Pearl and Wellington Streets. The polling place is Hillside Middle School. The polling place is Hillside Middle School. Vote for two.

  • Linda DiSilvestro (D) is an incumbent.
  • Iz Piedra (D) was endorsed by NH Stonewall Democrats, the NH AFL-CIO, by Democracy for America, and by the New Hampshire Chapter of the Sierra Club as an environmental champion.
  • Anthony B. Pugh (R) is a member of the Free State Project. He was endorsed by NH Liberty Alliance.
  • Doug Whitfield (R)

Representatives Hillsborough District 10 / Ward 3

Ward 3 is in the North End, from West Clarke and Webster Streets south to Queen City Avenue, and from the Merrimack River to Union Street. The polling place is Carol M. Rines Center. Vote for two.

  • Nicholos M. Goroff (L)
  • Daniel Heck (R)  was endorsed by NH Liberty Alliance.
  • Jean Leniol Jeudy (D)
  • Pat Long (D) is an incumbent.
  • Holly Beene Seal (R) was endorsed by NH Liberty Alliance.

Representatives Hillsborough District 11 / Ward 4

Ward 4 is east of Union Street to Eastern Avenue and I-93, and from Pearl Street and Wellington Road south to Merrimack and Hanover Streets. The polling place is McDonough School. Vote for two.

  • Donald Bouchard (D) was endorsed by the New Hampshire Chapter of the Sierra Club as an environmental champion.
  • Mathieu Jean (R)
  • Nicole Klein (D)
  • Mikey Leviss (R) was endorsed by NH Liberty Alliance.

Representatives Hillsborough District 12 / Ward 5

Ward 5 is east of Union Street and is bounded on the north by Merrimack and Hanover Streets, and on the south by Valley Street and Oakland Avenue. The polling place is Beech Street School. Vote for two.

  • Amanda Bouldin (D) is an incumbent. She was endorsed was endorsed by NH Stonewall Democrats, and New Hampshire Chapter of the Sierra Club as an environmental champion.
  • Andrew Bouldin (D) was endorsed by NH Stonewall Democrats, and by the New Hampshire Chapter of the Sierra Club as an environmental champion.
  • Lisa M. Freeman (R) is an incumbent.

Representatives Hillsborough District 13 / Ward 6

Ward 6 is bounded by Wellington Road south to the Auburn town line, and by I-93 west to the Auburn line, plus some streets from Hanover Street to Cohas Ave. The polling place is Henry J . McLaughlin Middle School. Vote for two.

Representatives Hillsborough District 14 / Ward 7

Ward 7 is bounded by Valley St. and Oakland Ave. south to Shasta St., Vinton St., Cilley Rd., and Island Pond Rd., and from Union St. east to Cushing Ave., Normand St., Renard St., and Benjamin St. The polling place is St. Anthony Community Center. Vote for two.

  • Mary Freitis (D) is an incumbent.
  • Mary Heath (D)  is an incumbent. She was endorsed by the New Hampshire Chapter of the Sierra Club as an environmental champion.
  • Andreas W. Reif (R)
  • Roland A. Six (R)

Representatives Hillsborough District 15 / Ward 8

Ward 8 is bounded by Doris St., Vinton St., Cilley Rd. and Cohas Ave. south to the Londonderry town line, and from the Merrimack River east to I-93. The polling place is Memorial High School. Vote for two.

Representatives Hillsborough District 16 / Ward 9

Ward 9 is from Queen City Ave. and Cilley Rd. south to Winston and Kenberma Streets, and from the Merrimack River west to South Hall and South Willow Streets. The polling place is Bishop Leo E. O’Neil Youth Center. Vote for two.

  • Joshua Query (D) was endorsed by President Barack Obama and by NH Stonewall Democrats.
  • Thomas M. Robert (R)
  • Barbara Shaw (D) is an incumbent and a city alderman.
  • Victoria Sullivan (R) is an incumbent.

Representatives Hillsborough District 17 / Ward 10

Ward 10 is on the West Side from Granite Street and the Piscataqua River to the Bedford Town Line. The polling place is Parker-Varney School. Vote for two.

  • Dan Garthwaite (R)
  • Heidi Hamer (D) was endorsed by the New Hampshire Chapter of the Sierra Club as an environmental champion, and by Rights & Democracy.
  • Tammy Simmons (R)
  • Timothy Smith is an incumbent. He was endorsed by Rights & Democracy, Our Revolution and by the New Hampshire Chapter of the Sierra Club as an environmental champion.

West Side Democratic Candidates (Wards 10, 11, and 12) will host a Meet and Greet at Fricker’s Neighborhood Grill, 250 Dubuque St. on Thurs., Oct. 25, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM, with light refreshments and a cash bar.

Representatives Hillsborough District 18 / Ward 11

Ward 11 is on the West Side from Coolidge, Mason, and Bremer Streets to Conant and Douglas Streets. The polling place is Gossler School. Vote for two.

  • Patricia Cornell (D) is an incumbent. She was endorsed by the New Hampshire Chapter of the Sierra Club as an environmental champion.
  • Joshua Holmes (R)
  • Brittany Ping (R) was endorsed by NH Liberty Alliance.
  • Willis Griffith (D) was endorsed by President Barack Obama.

Representatives Hillsborough District 19 / Ward 12

Ward 12 is on the West Side from the Hooksett town line to Coolidge, Mason, and Upland Streets. The polling place is Northwest Elementary School. Vote for two.

Representatives Hillsborough District 42 / Floterial for Wards 1, 2, and 3

District 42 is a floterial district that includes Ward 1, Ward 2, and Ward 3. The 2 floterial representatives are in addition to the 2 reps per ward, bringing the combined total to 8.  The polling places are Webster School Auditorium, Hillside Middle School, and Carol M. Rines Center. Vote for two.

Representatives Hillsborough District 43 / Floterial for Wards 4, 5, and 6

District 43 is a floterial district that includes Ward 4, Ward 5, and Ward 6  The 2 floterial representatives are in addition to the 2 reps per ward, bringing the combined total to 8.  The polling places are McDonough School, Beech Street School, and Henry J. McLaughlin Middle School. Vote for two.

Representatives Hillsborough District 44 / Floterial for Wards  8 and 9 and Litchfield

District 44 is a floterial district that includes Ward 8, Ward 9, and Litchfield. The 2 floterial representatives are in addition to the 2 reps per ward, bringing the combined total to 6. The Manchester polling places are Memorial High School and Bishop Leo E. O’Neil Youth Center. Vote for two.

Representatives Hillsborough District 45 / Floterial for Wards  10, 11, and 12

District 44 is a floterial district that includes Ward 8, Ward 9, and Litchfield. The 2 floterial representatives are in addition to the 2 reps per ward, bringing the combined total to 8. The polling places are Parker-Varney School, Gossler School, and Northwest Elementary School. Vote for two.

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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 to remove 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)

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