Vice President Kamala Harris continues to hold a lead over former President Donald Trump in New Hampshire in the 2024 presidential election, according to a new poll out of UMass Lowell’s Center for Public Opinion.
The poll shows Harris leading Trump 50% to 41%. About 1% of likely voters said they would vote for independent candidates Jill Stein and Chase Oliver, respectively.
This lead is similar to what other polls in New Hampshire have found. A Saint Anselm poll from early October found Harris leading Trump by 7 points, while a UNH Survey Center poll from mid-September found her ahead by 11.
Harris has support from 97% of Democrats and 37% of independents in New Hampshire, according to the UMass Lowell poll, while 91% of Republicans and 36% of independents said they support Trump. Five percent of Republican respondents said they are planning on voting for Harris, compared to 0% of Democrats who said they would vote for Trump.
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Forty-two percent of respondents said they think Harris will win the presidential election, compared with 36% who said Trump will win.
Harris also lead on favorability with 50% finding her favorable and 43% finding her unfavorable. Forty percent found Trump favorable and 55% found him unfavorable.
More people in New Hampshire also found Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, who is Harris’ running mate, to be better suited to serve as president than Trump’s vice presidential pick, Sen. JD Vance, if their running mate wasn’t able to do the job. Walz is preferred 48%-36%.
Ayotte and Craig remain neck and neck in race for NH governor
The poll also found the New Hampshire gubernatorial race between former Sen. Kelly Ayotte, the Republican nominee, and former Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig, the Democratic nominee, to be a statistical dead heat. Ayotte leads Craig 42% to 41% while 14% remain undecided.
The poll reveals Craig leading among those under 44 and over 65, those with a four-year degree, and among women. Ayotte leads among middle-age adults, men, and those who regularly attend church.
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Ayotte and Craig are running to replace outgoing Gov. Chris Sununu, who remains popular in the state. A majority of respondents said they strongly or somewhat approve of how Sununu is handling his job.
Market Basket leads NH grocery stores with broad support
Amid questions on national and global news topics facing the U.S. and New Hampshire like Israel/Gaza, immigration, and abortion, the poll also asked respondents which grocery store is the best in New Hampshire.
Market Basket won decisively, garnering 60% to Hannaford 27%. Shaw’s earned 7%, “another store” got 6%, and Price Chopper received 0%.
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In a polarized country, this issue brought agreement: 54% of Democrats, 70% of independents, and 63% of Republicans all said Market Basket is their top choice.
The UMass Lowell poll interviewed 677 registered voters in New Hampshire from Oct. 2-10. It has an adjusted margin of error of +/- 4.83%.
Sunflowers are my absolute FAVORITE flowers. I truly feel like they have magical uplifting abilities. Hence, why I’ve always kept fresh sunflowers in my house, brightening up my kitchen table or even my TV stand.
Obviously, it was a dream of mine to have my maternity photos taken in a sunflower field. They reflect sunshine and exude happiness.
Not to mention, one of my favorite quotes is about sunflowers! “Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. It’s what sunflowers do.” Helen Keller
A beautiful reminder to keep an optimistic outlook on life and not dwell on the negative.
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So, you can imagine the joy I felt when I learned that New Hampshire had its very own Sunflower Festival at Coppal House Farm in Lee!
Coppal House Farm via FacebookCoppal House Farm via Facebook
About the Sunflower Festival:
During the summer, the farm transforms into a sea of golden blooms, giving visitors the chance to wander through thousands of sunflowers, snap photos, enjoy local food vendors, artisan crafts, listen to live music, and experience one of New Hampshire’s most beautiful summer traditions.
Other unique activities on the itinerary? Sip-n-snip! Guests can enjoy a cocktail or mocktail of their choice and cut their own fresh bouquet of flowers.
Coppal House Farm via FacebookCoppal House Farm via Facebook
Or maybe you’re a yoga fan? You can join a 60-minute sweat session from Lee, New Hampshire yoga instructors right in the heart of the flower field.
And because the farm grows oilseed sunflowers for culinary oil (which they harvest in the fall months), the flowers only stay at their peak for a brief window, making the festival a limited-time experience, according to the festival organizers…
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What makes this event even more special is the reason behind it. The festival started as a way to share the beauty of the sunflower fields, but it has grown into something much bigger. Organizers say the event has raised more than $90,000 for Make-A-Wish New Hampshire over the years and now shares a portion of its proceeds with several local nonprofit organizations serving the Seacoast community.
Anyone who knows me knows that paying it forward is something that’s incredibly important to me. It’s right up there with my love of sunflowers because both fill my cup in the best way. So, when I found out this festival celebrates my favorite flower and gives back to the community, I knew I had to share it.
Sunflower Festival Details:
This festival only runs from Saturday, July 25th until Sunday, August 2nd. You can get the full list of activities and more on the Coppal Farm website.
Daily Field Hours
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10:00 AM – 6:30 PM (last admission at 6PM because fields close at 6:30) Weekend Tickets (prepurchased online – day before) $12 per person ages 13 & older $10 per person ages 5-12 $10 per person Seniors (65+) & Military 4 yrs & under are always free Weekend Tickets (purchased day of – online or at farm): $16 per person ages 13 & older $14 per person ages 5-12 $14 per person Seniors (65+) & Military 4 yrs & under are always free includes: access to sunflower fields, craft fair, food vending area, tented shade area, picnic area, farm animals, & live music
Weekday Tickets (prepurchased online – day before) $8 per person ages 13 & older $6 per person ages 5-12 $6 per person Seniors (65+) & Military 4 yrs & under are always free
Weekday Tickets (purchased day of – online or at farm) $12 per person ages 13 & older $10 per person ages 5-12 $10 per person Seniors (65+) & Military 4 yrs & under are always free
What tickets include: Access to sunflower fields, food vending area, tented shade area, picnic area, and farm animals
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This festival might just leave you smiling long after you leave the fields!
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“Dear PoPville,
I was biking home from a doctor appointment a little before noon on Friday, and stopped at a red light on New Hampshire & L st nw. There was a woman across the street who was looking fine in her dark blue (I think they were) scrubs. I might be crazy, but it felt like we kept checking each other out. By the third time,
if we were in a romcom, one of us would have waved. Sorry I didn’t, but if you are reading this and date men, reach out to the Prince if you are interested in that man on the bike. Have a great weekend!”
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A New Hampshire motorcyclist who had been missing since the Fourth of July was found dead in Shelburne late Thursday night.
State police say they received a request from the Berlin Police Department just after 7:30 p.m. Thursday for help locating 41-year-old Wesley Grondin — the Berlin man was last seen riding his motorcycle on Saturday, July 4, and had been reported missing.
Troopers received a call a couple of hours later, around 10:10 p.m. Thursday, from a concerned resident who had been out looking for Grondin along Route 2 in Shelburne. The person told police they had found Grondin dead, along with his Harley Davidson.
According to state police, a preliminary investigation determined that Grondin was riding his Harley on Route 2 westbound in Shelburne when, for reasons that remain under investigation, he crossed over into the opposing lane, struck a post, and came to a final rest in the wood line.
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The crash is believed to have occurred just before midnight on July 4. At this time, police say there’s no indication that another vehicle or person was involved.
All aspects of the crash remain under investigation, however. Anyone with information that may assist investigators is asked to contact Trooper Hunter Newsham at Hunter.P.Newsham@dos.nh.gov.
