September 1, 2022 •
New Hampshire Legislature to Convene in Veto Session
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New Hampshire Lawmakers will return to session on September 15 to decide whether to override eight vetoes issued by Gov. Sununu. Because the veto session follows the state’s primary elections, some senators and representatives may participate even after losing their […]
New Hampshire Lawmakers will return to session on September 15 to decide whether to override eight vetoes issued by Gov. Sununu.
Because the veto session follows the state’s primary elections, some senators and representatives may participate even after losing their primaries.
In addition to considering veto overrides, lawmakers will also consider new legislation related to fuel assistance payments.
June 2, 2022 •
New Hampshire Amends Campaign Finance Limits
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New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu signed Senate Bill 348 codifying the attorney general’s interpretation of state campaign finance limits. Contribution limits apply to each of the three phases of the election cycle: the exploratory phase, the primary election, and the […]
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu signed Senate Bill 348 codifying the attorney general’s interpretation of state campaign finance limits.
Contribution limits apply to each of the three phases of the election cycle: the exploratory phase, the primary election, and the general election.
Individuals and corporations are permitted to contribute up to $5,000 per election phase to candidates and candidate committees and up to $10,000 per election phase to non-candidate political committees and political parties.
Under the new campaign finance limits, non-candidate political committees and political parties will be able to contribute an unlimited amount to other non-candidate political committees and political parties.
Senate Bill 348 will take effect on January 1, 2023.
September 8, 2021 •
New Hampshire Special Election Called for December 7
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New Hampshire Gov. Sununu announced a special election to be held on December 7 to fill the vacant state representative seat for Rockingham County District 6. The seat was vacated when Rep. Anne Copp moved out of the district this […]
New Hampshire Gov. Sununu announced a special election to be held on December 7 to fill the vacant state representative seat for Rockingham County District 6.
The seat was vacated when Rep. Anne Copp moved out of the district this summer.
The winner of the special election will serve the remainder of the term that is set to expire on November 30, 2022.
January 5, 2021 •
New Hampshire Gubernatorial Inauguration Ceremony Canceled
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The inauguration ceremony for New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu previously scheduled for Thursday, January 7 has been canceled due to safety concerns. A small inauguration ceremony will instead take place the same evening followed by Sununu’s inaugural address at 7 […]
The inauguration ceremony for New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu previously scheduled for Thursday, January 7 has been canceled due to safety concerns.
A small inauguration ceremony will instead take place the same evening followed by Sununu’s inaugural address at 7 p.m.
November 4, 2020 •
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu Wins Third Term
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On November 3, incumbent Chris Sununu won reelection for his third term as Governor of New Hampshire. Gov. Sununu defeated Democrat challenger Dan Feltes, the state Senate majority leader. Gov. Sununu easily won reelection by receiving a projected 65% of […]
On November 3, incumbent Chris Sununu won reelection for his third term as Governor of New Hampshire.
Gov. Sununu defeated Democrat challenger Dan Feltes, the state Senate majority leader.
Gov. Sununu easily won reelection by receiving a projected 65% of the vote.
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