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New Hampshire voters getting turned off by gubernatorial candidates’ negative ads

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November 1, 2024

New Hampshire voters getting turned off by gubernatorial candidates’ negative ads

DERRY, N.H. – One of the most contested governor’s races in the country is underway in New Hampshire but not only is the tone of the candidates’ ads turning off some voters, others admit they aren’t paying attention.

Downside of negative campaigning

The political ads are dominating the airwaves between Republican former Sen. Kelly Ayotte and former mayor of Manchester, Democrat Joyce Craig. Voters in the Granite State – taking notice.

“I hate the bashing that goes on back and forth between the two,” said voter Rick McNally. “I really wish they would talk about more about what they do. I think that would help me.”

If you ask New Hampshire voters where they stand on the candidates, you might be surprised.

“I haven’t really paid attention to the governor. I’m really more focused on the presidential,” said one voter.

“I don’t really know too much about the candidates there,” McNally added.

Saint Anselm College Political Science professor Chris Galdieri believes the negative campaigning can turn off voters.

A recent poll from Saint Anselm College among New Hampshire voters found Ayotte holds a three-point lead over her Democratic opponent Joyce Craig.

“The governor’s race, I think, has really been struggling to get voters to pay much attention to it. It’s also been a very negative campaign, a very ugly campaign,” Professor Galdieri told WBZ-TV.

National issues take center stage

That’s why the national issues, like the debate over reproductive rights, has taken center stage in this gubernatorial race. Where the candidates stand on abortion could be the deciding factor for voters come Tuesday.

“I’m still walking the fence right now on a lot of issues,” one voter explained.

“That’s a great question,” Galdieri explained, when asked if that makes it more difficult to vote among party lines. “New Hampshire is the most pro-choice swing state in the country.”

Homelessness, immigration, crime and the economy are at the top of mind for New Hampshire voters heading into the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

“Mind is not made up yet,” one voter said.

“Do I just stick with my party? Possibly,” McNally said. “That could be what I do.”

Tiffany Chan

Tiffany Chan is a general assignment reporter for WBZ-TV.

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New photo released in unsolved 1997 homicide of a N.H. woman

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March 2, 2026

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New photo released in unsolved 1997 homicide of a N.H. woman

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“Our family wants to know what happened, who did this and why,” said the family of the victim.

A new photo has been released of the victim in a nearly 30-year-long unsolved murder case, in the hope of finding any new potential witnesses in the cold case, New Hampshire officials said.

“Our family wants to know what happened, who did this and why,” the family of Rosalie Miller said in a press release. “We miss her and want to give her peace.”

Miller was last seen on December 8, 1996 at her apartment in Manchester. At the time of her disappearance, Miller had plans on meeting friends in the Auburn, New Hampshire area, officials said.

Her body was found on January 20, 1997 in a partially wooded spot on a residential lot along the Londonderry Turnpike in Auburn, officials said in the release.

The autopsy report declared Miller’s death a homicide by asphyxiation due to ligature strangulation, N.H. officials wrote.

As part of a new effort to garner public help with the case, an “uncirculated” photo of Miller, 36, is being distributed “in hopes it may jog the memory of someone who saw or spoke with her in the winter of 1996,” Attorney General John M. Formella and New Hampshire State Police Colonel Mark B. Hall announced on behalf of the New Hampshire Cold Case Unit in a joint press release.

Investigators are especially hoping to talk to anyone who was in contact with Miller in December of 1996 or anyone “who may have seen her in the vicinity of the Londonderry Turnpike in Auburn during that time,” officials said in the release.

The newly released photo of Rosalie Miller, 36, who was strangled to death nearly 30 years ago. – Attorney General John M. Formella and New Hampshire State Police Colonel Mark B. Hall

“We are releasing this new photograph today because we believe someone out there has information, perhaps a detail they thought was insignificant at the time, that could be the key to solving this case and bringing justice for Rosalie and those who loved her,” Senior Assistant Attorney General R. Christopher Knowles, New Hampshire Cold Case Unit Chief said in the release.

The New Hampshire Cold Case Unit encourages anyone with any amount of information to contact the group at [email protected] or (603) 271-2663.

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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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