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Post-primary reckoning for New Hampshire Democrats

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1 year ago

September 12, 2024

Post-primary reckoning for New Hampshire Democrats

LEBANON, N.H. (WCAX) – A day after the winners of New Hampshire’s primary elections were announced, Democrats are now tasked with coming back together after a divisive primary.

“I’m excited about what we are going to do over the next eight weeks,” said Democrat Karen Liot Hill, who coasted to her primary win for Executive Council.

But it was the race for governor between Cinde Warmington and Joyce Craig, and New Hampshire’s 2nd Congressional District between Maggie Goodlander and Colin Van Ostern that raised some eyebrows.

“We are going to be able to put the negativity behind us because we know that Democrats are united in trying to build a better future,” Liot Hill said.

Warmington and Craig both traded blows in TV ads over their connections to the pharmaceutical industry and the opioid crisis. Craig ended up securing the nomination. She will now face Republican Kelly Ayotte in November.

Outgoing Democratic Congresswoman Annie Kuster fired shots at Goodlander over the airwaves in that race, claiming Goodlander did not have strong roots in the Granite State.

Goodlander ended up easily winning the party’s nomination and will now face Republican Lily Tang Williams.

“This is why the late primary is a problem to overcome the bruises,” said Linda Fowler, a politics professor at Dartmouth College.

Fowler says going negative is often how the game is played.

Kuster has already started to make amends releasing a statement that reads, in part: “When I first ran for Congress, I emerged from a spirited primary and it made me a stronger candidate and helped prepare me to win and hold this seat. I know the same will be true for Maggie.”

“It’s a crack but one that I think, particularly given the enthusiasm in the state among Democrats for Kamala Harris, I just don’t think they are going to get mired down in, you know, well my guy didn’t win,” Fowler said.

“There is some great momentum that is going to move us into November up and down the ballot,” Liot Hill said.

Democrats will be holding a unity breakfast in Concord, New Hampshire, on Thursday morning. The first step at coming back together now that the general election is less than two months away.

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Former president of NH-based charity sentenced after stealing $350K

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March 1, 2026

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Mass. man struck by car, seriously injured on I-93 in Londonderry, NH

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March 1, 2026

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Mass. man struck by car, seriously injured on I-93 in Londonderry, NH

A Massachusetts man was flown to the hospital after he was struck by a car when he stepped out of his vehicle in the breakdown lane of Interstate 93 in Londonderry, New Hampshire, on Saturday morning.

State police say 40-year-old Felix Matos Medina, of Lawrence, had stopped on the right side of I-93 south at Exit 5 just before 11 a.m. to investigate a possible mechanical issue. He was struck shortly after he stepped out of his vehicle by a Chevrolet Malibu and sustained serious injuries.

Medina was taken by medical helicopter to Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington, Mass., police said. There was no immediate update on his condition.

I-93 southbound was closed near Exit 5 for about 30 minutes to facilitate the medical helicopter’s landing. One lane remained closed for several hours to accommodate crash reconstruction and on-scene investigation.

The driver who struck Medina, identified as David Jodoin, stopped at the scene and is cooperating with investigators, according to police. No charges have been filed at this time, but all aspects of the crash remain under investigation at this time.

Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is asked to contact Trooper Evan Puopolo at 603-451-9784.

State police are also reminding all New Hampshire drivers that Sherrill’s Law requires motorists approaching a stopped vehicle displaying warning signals to slow down and give plenty of space. Drivers are also required to move out of partially or wholly blocked lanes when it’s safe to do so.

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Downtown Shooting | How Much Income Makes Someone ‘Rich’ | Sex Sale Gone Bad On Facebook? Nearby News NH

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February 28, 2026

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Downtown Shooting | How Much Income Makes Someone ‘Rich’ | Sex Sale Gone Bad On Facebook? Nearby News NH

CONCORD, NH — Here are the Top 10 most popular stories and posts from around New Hampshire Patch sites last week.

Concord Police Investigating The Death Of A Young Child In The City’s South End Neighborhood: Update: Dakin Street was closed to traffic for several hours during an investigation of a child found dead at a duplex on Friday morning.
Facebook Marketplace Cleaning Services Hire Or Sex Sale Gone Bad Leads To Stabbing In Manchester: Court docs: Frank Miller of Manchester and Kendra Gokey, a homeless woman, were arrested on first-degree assault and other charges Sunday.
Man Shot During Dispute On South State Street In Downtown Concord: Video: Breaking: A man was shot in the leg Saturday during a dispute; cops have South State Street from Thompson to Concord closed to traffic.
Fast Food Chain Closing Locations | Queen City Killing | Meth Distributor Pleads Guilty | More: Nearby News: Also: Best sandwich shop in NH; untimely death; crashes; knife attack indictments; firefighter injured in explosion released from hospital.
After The Snow Sunday And Monday, More Is Coming To New Hampshire, Forecasters Say: After the storm that is expected to bring 8 to 12 inches of snow to the state, more snowstorm fronts are expected to arrive this week.
6 To 15 Inches Of Snow Heading To The Granite State Sunday Night; Wind Gusts Up To 45 mph: Forecasters: Heavy, blinding snow is expected in central and southern New Hampshire, as well as the Seacoast, from Sunday night to Monday morning.
National Fast Food Chain To Close Hundreds Of Restaurants; New Hampshire Locations May Be Impacted: The chain that closed hundreds of locations in 2024 expects to shutter approximately 360 nationwide during the first half of 2026.
Police Arrest Man On Felony Charges After South State Street Shooting In Downtown Concord: Follow-Up: David Anziani faces first-degree and second-degree assault, reckless conduct, and felonious firearm charges after a shooting on Saturday.
Hollis Teen Faces Assault Charge, Accused Of An ‘Unprovoked’ Attack In Downtown Nashua In November: Connor Cook was arrested in late December after being accused of punching another man in the face on Main Street and then fleeing the scene.
How Much Income Is Needed To Be Considered ‘Rich’ In New Hampshire?: A new analysis details the annual household income required to be considered among the top 10 percent of earners in the Granite State.

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