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How UNH Students Can Vote in This Week’s Primary

Ashlyn Giroux, Staff Writer September 11, 2022

The New Hampshire state primary will take place this  Tuesday, Sept. 13, and University of New Hampshire (UNH) students may have some questions about where and how to vote. Here’s the breakdown. Any...

Gov. Sununu on changing policies and plans for new term

Gov. Sununu on changing policies and plans for new term

Cassie Hollasch November 12, 2020
As the polls closed in New Hampshire last Tuesday night, it was shortly evident that Republican Chris Sununu had won the gubernatorial race against Democrat state Sen. Dan Feltes. Embarking on a third term, Gov. Sununu disclosed what Granite Staters can expect in the upcoming two years from coronavirus policies to future civil rights legislation.
Absentee ballots effects on the 2020 presidential election

Absentee ballots’ effects on the 2020 presidential election

Isabelle Curtis November 5, 2020
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic shifted the workings of politics to create an unprecedented 2020 presidential election cycle. Chief among these changes has been the increased use of absentee ballots, which has many voters wondering how the influx of ballots will affect election results. 
New Hampshire voters voted for Joe Biden in the 2020 Presidential election, and a UNH and CNN poll indicates that the same may be true in 2024. Photo courtesy of The New Hampshire (TNH) staff.

Biden and Trump contend for final votes in uncalled election

Cassie Hollasch November 5, 2020
The race for President of the United States remains uncalled as both candidates lack the 270 electoral votes to win.
Democratic State Reps. reelected in Strafford District 6

Democratic State Reps. reelected in Strafford District 6

Hannah Donahue November 5, 2020
The five incumbent Democratic State Representative candidates of Strafford District 6 were reelected late Tuesday night by a wide margin of votes.
UNH seniors bring students to polls in “vote-mobile”

UNH seniors bring students to polls in “vote-mobile”

Cassie Hollasch November 5, 2020
University of New Hampshire (UNH) senior sociology and justice studies major Laura Clancy voted early in the day on Nov. 3. Her classmate, recreation management and policy and event management major Caroline Wilson voted absentee. But the students’ Election Day did not end once they cast their votes. In the morning, Wilson and Clancy took a picture in front of a minivan that they dubbed “The Vote Mobile” or “the Bald Eagle” on social media, offering free rides to the polls. 
Voter turnout in Durham lower than expected

Voter turnout in Durham lower than expected

Cassie Hollasch November 5, 2020
The New Hampshire general election ran smoothly on Tuesday and had a high turnout of voters, despite the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The votes cast and same-day registrations in Durham, were down from the election in 2016, but the town saw a massive increase in absentee ballots.
Shaheen secures third term as N.H. senator in convincing fashion

Shaheen secures third term as N.H. senator in convincing fashion

Anna Kate Munsey November 5, 2020
Family and supporters chanted for veteran New Hampshire politician Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D) as she gave her victory speech early Tuesday evening. Shaheen beat Republican challenger Bryant “Corky” Messner in the U.S. Senate Race in New Hampshire. The race was called very soon after the closure of all polls in the state by 8 p.m.
Election day thoughts from the first-time voters in Generation Z

Election day thoughts from the first-time voters in Generation Z

Sarah Levine November 5, 2020
Durham, NH—Generation Z (Gen. Z) feels united after many voted in their first presidential election last Wednesday, Nov. 3. These young voters emerged as a significant presence in this election after not being eligible to vote in 2016.
How did Durham vote in the General Election?

How did Durham vote in the General Election?

Evan Edmonds November 5, 2020
The town of Durham, N.H. reported an overwhelming sweep for the Democratic Party, with Democratic candidates winning in every position in the town, following Tuesday’s general election.
Brave elected first Black sheriff in New Hampshire

Brave elected first Black sheriff in New Hampshire

Cassie Hollasch November 5, 2020
Mark Brave, a Democrat from Dover, defeated Republican Paul Callaghan of Rochester in Tuesday’s general election for the position of Strafford County Sheriff. Brave has now become the first Black sheriff in New Hampshire’s history.
Sununu defeats Feltes to secure third term as N.H. governor

Sununu defeats Feltes to secure third term as N.H. governor

Ben MacKillop November 5, 2020
Late Tuesday night, the Chris Sununu campaign declared a decisive victory over Democratic opponent Dan Feltes, winning Sununu his third term as governor of New Hampshire.
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