NH Politics & Courts: Strafford County Commissioner Sean Leavitt withdrew from his 2026 reelection bid after a residency probe by the state attorney general; Robert Drew will replace him on the November ballot. Statehouse & Policy: New Hampshire Republicans are moving toward a moratorium on AI data centers, with Senate President Sharon Carson saying development costs shouldn’t land on taxpayers; the push follows public opposition to proposed sites in Bow and East Concord. Elections & National Stakes: Early voting is underway for the Nov. 3 midterms, with campaigns centered on affordability and cost of living. U.S. Senate Watch: New polling keeps Senate control in play, with Cook Political Report shifting New Hampshire to toss-up status. Foreign Policy & Security: U.S. officials warn Russia is using AI-enabled online influence to meddle in the midterms and sow division. Israel/Gaza: Sen. Jeanne Shaheen is holding up a $2.8B arms sale to Israel, citing unresolved concerns about use in Syria, Lebanon and Gaza. Local Accountability: A Dartmouth course on “Difficult Conversations on the Middle East” shows how campus debate over Israel and Gaza is being managed through structured dialogue. Energy Costs: A NHPR explainer breaks down why electricity bills are rising, including both supply-rate changes and other delivery charges.