We are thrilled to announce that several of our favorite staff members from the 2018 Coordinated Campaign are staying on to help Democrats in New Hampshire!

Emma Tyler is the NHDP’s new Deputy Executive Director after serving as Organizing Director for the Coordinated Campaign. She will also be the point of contact for Belknap and Carroll Counties and can be reached at etyler@nhdp.org.

Erin Turmelle, following her incredibly successful run as Coordinated Campaign Director in New Hampshire, will be the point of contact for Hillsborough County and the cities of Manchester and Nashua and can be reached at eturmelle@nhdp.org.

Slate Goodwin is now the Party’s Outreach Director after serving as a Regional Organizing Director during the Coordinated Campaign and will be the point of contact for Coos, Grafton, and Merrimack Counties and can be reached at sgoodwin@nhdp.org.

Ben Ernst is the former State Senate Campaigns Director and is the NHDP’s new Political Director. He will be the point of contact for Cheshire, Rockingham, Strafford, and Sullivan Counties and can be reached at bernst@nhdp.org.

All members of towns and county committees with questions or specific issues should reach out to their regional point of contact.

Time is running out to file to be an officer of the NHDP for 2019-2021!

Up until January 10, 2019 at 5PM, New Hampshire Democrats can file to run for State Chair, First Vice Chair, Second Vice Chair, Secretary and Treasurer and 6 NHDP Rules Committee positions.

To run for this position, please deliver a dated statement with which office you wish to run for with your complete contact information to Amy Kennedy via email, letter, or in person. Emails should be sent to AKennedy@NHDP.org and letters should be addressed to Amy Kennedy, Executive Director, NH Democratic Party, 105 North State Street, Concord, NH 03301. Letters and emails MUST be received by the date above.

Elections will take place at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics in Manchester NH on Sunday, March 9th at 10AM.

Click HERE for more information.

3rd Annual Women’s March – Concord

On Saturday, January 19th from 10AM – 12PM, join us and our partners at the New Hampshire State House in Concord as we celebrate our accomplishments and send a clear message: We’ve Only Just Begun!

This year, the march will celebrate the incredible progress that we have made over the last two years, both nationally and in the Granite State, to advance and protect our rights. A record-breaking amount of women and LGBTQ+ people were elected in New Hampshire and nationwide in 2018, and that momentum will continue into 2020.

RSVP HERE

3rd Annual Women’s March – Seacoast

On Saturday, January 19th from 1PM – 3PM, join our partners at Market Square in Portsmouth for the 3rd annual Women’s March. This event is all about empowering people in support of women’s rights, humans rights, social and environmental justice.

This is an inclusive event for ALL, including: women, girls, gender non-conforming, men, boys, trans, people of every race, religion and nationality, refugees, Immigrants and citizens, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, climate change advocates, veterans, Native Americans and anyone else who wants to come out in support of all of our rights.

RSVP HERE

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Community Celebration

On MLK Day on Monday, January 21st, the NH Martin Luther King Coalition is sponsoring this annual event at the Temple Adath Yeshurun in Manchester to celebrate the continuation of Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy.

The event starts at 2PM with a social hour, followed by a 2 hour celebration and awards ceremony beginning at 3PM. More details will be provided closer to the event.

RSVP HERE

Roe v. Wade Anniversary Celebration Celebration

On Thursday, January 24th from 5:30PM to 7:30PM, join the ACLU of New Hampshire to proudly celebrate the 46th anniversary of Roe v. Wade!

Come to the Grappone Convention Center in Concord for a cocktail reception, to celebrate women’s constitutional rights, and to honor New Hampshire’s leaders in reproductive health. Regular tickets are $40 and student/limited tickets are $15.

Buy your tickets today, HERE

As the First in the Nation Primary season officially heats up, please use this section to learn about when candidates will be visiting the state!

Please note: This is a list of public events that candidates have made us aware of. The New Hampshire Democratic Party does its best to track all candidate and potential candidate visits to the state, however, if you are aware of a pending trip not listed or have more details on an event, please reach out to the office at political@nhdp.org to let us know!

This communication does not imply an endorsement or favoritism of any kind to any Democratic candidates actively engaged in competitive primary contests.

Click HERE to buy your NHDP swag today!

Sununu’s help needed on health care
By: Senator Cindy Rosenwald
Union Leader: READ HERE

Gun vote was a positive first step for House
By: Gary Evans
Concord Monitor: READ HERE

It’s time for the state to pay higher wages
By: Tom Geno
Concord Monitor: READ HERE

Young people are making themselves heard

Gun rights are not limited
By: Kathy Sullivan
Union Leader: READ HERE

Even as the 2018 midterms are behind us, there’s still a lot of work for us to do. With Town Meeting Day just around the corner, a robust legislative session under way, and municipal elections in 2019, there are so many ways to get involved and make a difference in your community. You can volunteer to write letters to your local paper, call your local representatives, testify at hearings, or share posts on social media.

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