New Hampshire
Maura Sullivan becomes first candidate to join NH US House race to replace Chris Pappas
Maura Sullivan announced her candidacy for New Hampshire’s First District in the U.S. House on Thursday, becoming the first person to enter the 2026 race after current Rep. Chris Pappas, D-NH, announced his run for U.S. Senate.
Sullivan is a Marine Corps Iraq war veteran and former Obama administration official, serving in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense. She has run for this seat before, finishing second to Pappas in a crowded 2018 Democratic primary.
Sullivan said she made the decision after consulting with friends, neighbors and members of the community.
“I am stepping up to serve because the issues we are facing aren’t Democrat or Republican issues, they’re American issues,” Sullivan said in a statement. “The First Congressional District needs a member of Congress who will help usher in a new generation of leadership focused on lowering costs, investing in economic innovation, and helping to create a sense of security and stability.”
In her announcement video, Sullivan called out President Donald Trump and Elon Musk.
“I saw too many of my fellow Marines give their lives for this country to just sit by and watch Donald Trump and Elon Musk tear it down,” she said. “They’re driving up costs for New Hampshire families … making it even more difficult to own a home and pay the bills.”
Sullivan lives on the Seacoast of New Hampshire with her husband and three kids.
Who else is running for Congress?
On the Democratic side, Dr. Tom Sherman, the Democratic nominee for governor in 2022, told Seacoastonline Friday he is considering a run.
“They need to have the voices of physicians and providers in Congress to be able to stand up and say, ‘No, this is wrong and you’re going to hurt people if you’re going to do this,’” he said.
Other Democratic leaders in Portsmouth, like Mayor Deaglan McEachern, Assistant Mayor Joanna Kelley, and state Sen. Rebecca Perkins. Kwoka, have also been speculated about as potential candidates. However, none are committed to running.
For the Republicans, Novel Iron Works CEO Hollie Noveletsky said she will make a decision about running in the coming months.
“I will make my decision in the coming months as I evaluate the opportunity,” Noveletsky said in a statement Friday. “In the end, it’s vital that we have new leadership in the 1st Congressional District, and I am dedicated to making that happen.”
Noveletsky ran for this seat last fall, where she finished second in the primary to former NH executive counselor Russell Prescott.
Manchester at-large Alderman Joe Kelly Levasseur told WMUR this week that he’ll decide whether he’ll run for the seat at the start of 2026, but said that the next Republican nominee should be a candidate from the Manchester area. Levasseur also ran last fall, finishing third behind Noveletsky as a “Trump or bust” candidate.
What about Chris Pappas?
Pappas, who has represented New Hampshire’s First Congressional District since 2018, announced his bid for the U.S. Senate last week. He is running to replace retiring Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen.
A man was killed Monday in an exchange of gunfire with police in Ashland, New Hampshire, authorities said.
The office of New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella said Ashland police stopped a vehicle Monday evening on Main Street. A man in the vehicle, whose name has not been released, allegedly pulled a gun.
Officials said the man shot and wounded one police officer. The man was shot during the confrontation and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The officer is being treated at a hospital for a gunshot injury. No one else was hurt, authorities said.
Formella’s office is investigating the shooting alongside New Hampshire State Police.
The names of the officers involved in the incident will not be shared until interviews are completed, authorities said. The man killed in the shooting will be publicly identified after next of kin are notified and an autopsy is conducted.
No further information was immediately available.
Dover, New Hampshire is finally going to see something go into the old Ames Building, (same plaza as Hannaford) at 833 Central Avenue. It’s not just “something,” it’s a Community space we didn’t know we wanted.
Justin Grondahl is the owner of TRAENE Fitness & Pickleball and he’s opening one here in Dover. He has 63,000 square feet to make beautiful. Justin is the son of the co-founder of Planet Fitness that started right here in Dover, New Hampshire.
Justin spent some time with me here in the Townsquare Studios and told me everything we can expect.
You will not believe what he has in store for this place. It makes me want to move to Dover. (although it’s like my 2nd home – I’m here all. the. time.) Check out what his plans are:
- 10 indoor pickleball courts
- 3,000 Square Foot Classroom for Megaformer Pilates Classes
- 20,000 square feet of just gym equipment
- 2 Cold Plunges
- 3 Saunas, with three floors. Lots of people can fit into them
- Big Locker Rooms
- Red Light Beds
- Massage Chairs
- Massage Beds
- Tanning Booths
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After Justin told me all this, I asked if they will have food and drinks too because it was the only thing I could think of that they didn’t mention! He said, “yes, we’ll have something.”
What’s Up With the Penguin?
When Justin came into the studio, he had a TRAENE branded shirt that included a penguin. When I asked him why a Penguin, he said that it has always been his favorite animal because they are very tied to their Community. They never really leave and they are always together.
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Justin is already under construction of TRAENE. He said they should be open in the Fall of 2026.
Another incredible perk of being part of the TRAENE community is they are going to pick between 10 – 15 Members of the Month who are going to get rewards like:
- Renting out a race track
- Limo service to Bruins or Celtics games, whichever the member chooses
These trips will be all paid for, all free, Justin said.
New Fitness & Pickeball Center Opening Up in the Fall of 2026 in Dover, NH
As soon as I hear about when TRAENE is opening, I’ll let you know and you and I can get our pickleball team together. Justin did say sometime in the fall, but no specific date.. yet.
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The New Hampshire Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at Sunday, April 19, 2026 results for each game:
Winning Pick 3 numbers from April 19 drawing
Day: 8-6-2
Evening: 8-8-9
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from April 19 drawing
Day: 7-6-9-2
Evening: 6-5-8-4
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
When are the New Hampshire Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Pick 3, 4: 1:10 p.m. and 6:55 p.m. daily.
- Mega Millions: 11:00 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
- Megabucks Plus: 7:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Lucky for Life: 10:38 p.m. daily.
- Gimme 5: 6:55 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- Millionaire for Life: 11:15 p.m. daily.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a New Hampshire managing editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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