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December 18, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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There will, however, be a special election in NH next year in Carroll County's 7th House District, which covers the towns of Ossipee, Tuftonboro, and Wolfeboro. This area voted Trump+9, so a competitive race is possible. indepthnh.org/2025/12/17/e...
December 18, 2025 at 6:09 PM
There will, however, be a special election in NH next year in Carroll County's 7th House District, which covers the towns of Ossipee, Tuftonboro, and Wolfeboro. This area voted Trump+9, so a competitive race is possible. indepthnh.org/2025/12/17/e...
This is the second time a GOP-run town gov't has declined to hold a special election for a vacant Republican seat. In September, the town of Salem voted against a special, even though the district in question voted for Trump by 19 points.
After a Republican state representative in a red district in New Hampshire resigned in March, GOP town leaders in Salem voted to keep the seat vacant until the 2026 general elections rather than risk losing a special election.
Trump won the district 59-40 last year.
Trump won the district 59-40 last year.
NH Republicans vote to leave a red seat open for 19 months rather than risk a special election loss
Republicans in Salem last week voted to prevent a special election to fill a vacant seat in the state legislature, opting to leave local residents without
granitepostnews.com
December 18, 2025 at 6:03 PM
This is the second time a GOP-run town gov't has declined to hold a special election for a vacant Republican seat. In September, the town of Salem voted against a special, even though the district in question voted for Trump by 19 points.
Some background last year from Bolts.
She made a ‘joke’ about Obama’s execution. Now she’s running to lead North Carolina schools — and could win.
Michele Morrow’s Democratic opponent, Mo Green, say the Republican’s “extremism” threatens the future of public education in the state.
19thnews.org
December 18, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Some background last year from Bolts.
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December 17, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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There's much more detail at the link, including recent precedent, but in short:
December 17, 2025 at 7:23 PM
There's much more detail at the link, including recent precedent, but in short:
Thank you so kindly! They heard that one in the back!
December 17, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Thank you so kindly! They heard that one in the back!