AGP Executive Report

Governor’s Race: Kelly Ayotte and Cinde Warmington clashed in their final debate over housing, data centers, taxes and energy costs. Ayotte repeatedly cited Warmington’s brief work for Purdue Pharma; a PolitiFact review said Ayotte overstated its length, which was about two years more than two decades ago. Senate Contest: Chris Pappas and John Sununu sparred over President Trump, Social Security and Iran in their final debate. A separate campaign-finance review found Elon Musk’s super PAC spent more than $1 million backing Sununu and opposing Pappas, while Pappas has raised more overall. Congressional Races: First District candidates Stefany Shaheen and Anthony DiLorenzo clashed over housing, experience and national party control in a close race for the open seat. Election Readiness: Federal monitors are set to observe voting in Manchester and Nashua, and a hotline is available to help voters with disabilities access ballots. The state Supreme Court has upheld the ban on student IDs at polling places. Consumer Privacy: New Hampshire joined a 36-state settlement requiring General Motors to obtain consent before collecting or sharing drivers’ data; GM will pay $220 million after investigators found driving information was sold to data brokers for insurance use.

U.S. Senate: Chris Pappas and John Sununu traded sharp attacks in their final debate, clashing over President Trump, Iran, Social Security and affordability in a race that could help decide Senate control. Governor’s Race: Kelly Ayotte and Cinde Warmington are making affordability central to their campaigns, as Warmington pitches an ethics overhaul and calls for change in the governor’s office. Congressional Races: Maggie Goodlander and Lilly Tang Williams faced off over immigration, gun control and health care in their final debate. Election Day: Federal monitors are expected at polling places in Manchester and Nashua, while a new Disability Rights Center hotline will help voters with disabilities address access problems and intimidation. The U.S. Supreme Court has also upheld New Hampshire’s ban on student IDs at the polls. Campaign Trail: Kamala Harris urged Democrats in Manchester to expand the Supreme Court to 13 justices and “be ruthless” if they regain power.

Senate Showdown: Chris Pappas and John Sununu traded attacks in their final WMUR debate, clashing over Donald Trump, Iran, Social Security and affordability. Pappas tied Sununu to Trump; Sununu argued Pappas had failed to deliver for New Hampshire. Voting Rules: The state Supreme Court upheld New Hampshire’s ban on student IDs at polling places, a change voters and election officials are preparing for ahead of Nov. 3. Casino Ruling: The court also upheld the revocation of former state Sen. Andy Sanborn’s charitable-gaming license and rejected his proposed casino sale, finding the buyer had not shown it could afford the deal. House Race: In the 2nd Congressional District debate, incumbent Maggie Goodlander and Republican Lily Tang Williams clashed over gun control, health care and immigration. State Finances: New Hampshire’s rainy-day fund could cover 42 days of state expenses, below the national median of 48 days.

U.S. Senate Race: Chris Pappas and John Sununu faced off in their final debate as the close New Hampshire contest entered its final stretch. Pappas is emphasizing affordability and health care; Sununu is trying to distance himself from President Trump as Democrats press him on his record and ties to the president. Governor’s Race: Gov. Kelly Ayotte faces questions about whether she owns stock in data-center companies as lawmakers consider new guardrails for the industry. New Hampshire business leaders have backed her over Democrat Cinde Warmington. Voting Rules: The Supreme Court let New Hampshire enforce its ban on student IDs at the polls, while federal election monitors are expected in Manchester and Nashua on Election Day. State Ballot: Voters will decide whether to remove the now-defunct register of probate position from the state Constitution. Child Care: Candidates for Congress discussed child care at a forum with providers, as the state relies heavily on federal funding for its scholarship program.

Governor’s Race: New Hampshire business groups are backing Gov. Kelly Ayotte over Democrat Cinde Warmington, citing housing legislation and tax relief for small businesses. Ayotte is also facing questions about nearly $1 million in stock tied to a company serving data centers, an industry she once supported and now says she may curb. Senate Contest: Democrat Chris Pappas and Sen. Jeanne Shaheen attacked Republican John Sununu over his past support for private Social Security accounts; Sununu’s campaign said he has never voted to cut benefits. The race remains tight as both sides make their final push. Voting Rules: The U.S. Supreme Court has cleared the way for New Hampshire to bar student IDs at the polls. Federal election monitors are expected in Manchester and Nashua next week. Midterm Mood: A Saint Anselm poll gives Democrats a nine-point edge on the generic ballot, while Republican allies argue that door-knocking and campaign spending can help close the gap.

Governor’s Race: Kelly Ayotte holds a sizable polling lead over Democrat Cinde Warmington, while the U.S. Senate contest remains tight, with Chris Pappas leading Republican John Sununu in some polls. Voting Access: The Supreme Court has upheld New Hampshire’s ban on using student IDs at the polls; federal election monitors are also set to observe voting in Manchester and Nashua on Nov. 3. Data Center Rules: Ayotte and lawmakers are renewing efforts to add guardrails, including proposals for a statewide pause, after local opposition stalled earlier plans. Campaign Trail: Sen. Mark Kelly is scheduled to campaign across New Hampshire for Pappas and other Democrats as Election Day nears.

Election Day: Federal monitors are expected in Manchester and Nashua, part of a Justice Department deployment of about 1,000 observers nationwide. State officials say monitors were present in the primary without disrupting voting. New Hampshire voters can check their registration and register at the polls; free or discounted rides will also be available. Voting Rules: The U.S. Supreme Court upheld New Hampshire’s ban on student IDs as voter identification, a change that could affect students heading to the polls. Campaigns: Gov. Kelly Ayotte and Democratic challenger Cinde Warmington clashed over education funding and cannabis at a debate, while the state’s Senate race remains too close to call in national polling. Household Costs: With heating oil prices sharply higher, New Hampshire aid providers report a surge in fuel-assistance applications as families brace for winter bills. Free Speech: Bow parents are asking a federal judge to protect their right to wear pink wristbands protesting school sports policies, after an appeals court found they were likely punished for their viewpoint.

Voting Rules: The U.S. Supreme Court has reinstated New Hampshire’s ban on using student IDs as primary voter identification in the Nov. 3 election; students may still use them as secondary ID. State election officials say they’re ready for a high-turnout vote despite national concerns about election challenges. Poll Access: Derry adopted emergency rules restricting electioneering near polling places after complaints of voter intimidation, with fines of up to $1,000 for violations. Senate Race: Chris Pappas and John Sununu are making their final push for the seat. Kamala Harris campaigned with Pappas in New Hampshire and called expanding the Supreme Court and reconsidering the Electoral College top priorities. State Issues: Gov. Kelly Ayotte and challenger Cinde Warmington have clashed over affordability, education funding and cannabis; both support a pause on new large data centers. Voters will also decide whether to cap local school property-tax increases.

Voting Rules: The U.S. Supreme Court cleared New Hampshire to enforce its ban on student IDs at the polls, leaving students without that form of identification ahead of the Nov. 3 election. Senate Race: Chris Pappas and John Sununu are making their final pitches to voters. Campaigning for Pappas, former Vice President Kamala Harris called expanding the Supreme Court and reconsidering the Electoral College top priorities. Property Tax Fight: The proposed cap on local school-tax increases is driving disputes at town and school meetings. Republicans say it would restrain rising taxes; opponents warn it could squeeze school budgets. The attorney general has also warned districts about advocating on the ballot question. State Issues: Gov. Kelly Ayotte named housing affordability New Hampshire’s top issue and said data centers should not be built in the state. Rep. Maggie Goodlander heard concerns from trauma doctors about strained services.

Health Care: Rep. Maggie Goodlander heard New Hampshire trauma staff describe crowded emergency rooms, staff shortages and funding pressure, which they said could worsen as federal Medicaid and ACA cuts take effect. Housing and Data Centers: Gov. Kelly Ayotte called housing the state’s top economic challenge and said she plans to propose a data-center moratorium, citing energy costs and environmental concerns. Voting Rights: The U.S. Supreme Court restored New Hampshire’s ban on using student IDs at the polls, meaning students will need another accepted form of identification to vote Nov. 3. Campaign Trail: Former Vice President Kamala Harris rallied in Portsmouth for Chris Pappas, Stefany Shaheen and Cinde Warmington, highlighting abortion rights and urging supporters to turn out. Senate Race: A CNN analysis lists New Hampshire among 10 seats Democrats could target as they seek Senate control; Democrats would need seven pickups on that list to reach a majority.

Campaign Trail: Former Vice President Kamala Harris rallied New Hampshire Democrats in Portsmouth on Saturday, backing candidates for Congress, Senate and governor and urging volunteers to push through Election Day. Reproductive freedom was a central theme. Voting Access: The U.S. Supreme Court has let New Hampshire enforce its ban on student IDs for voter registration and ballots this November. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented, warning against changing election rules so close to voting. Senate Race: Republican John Sununu won the Union Leader’s endorsement in his contest with Democrat Chris Pappas. The race is unfolding amid voter concerns about affordability: a Saint Anselm poll found the economy and inflation top issues, while Kingston voter Rick Russman says heating oil above $6 a gallon helped turn him toward Pappas. State Politics: Gov. Kelly Ayotte and Democratic challenger Joyce Craig’s debate focused on affordability and school funding, major issues in a competitive governor’s race.

Voting Rules: The U.S. Supreme Court cleared New Hampshire to bar student IDs for voter registration and voting, effective immediately and ahead of the Nov. 3 election. Secretary of State David Scanlan is directing students to guides explaining accepted alternatives. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented. Senate Race: Former Vice President Kamala Harris is visiting New Hampshire Saturday to campaign with Democrats, including Chris Pappas, as he and Republican John Sununu make a final push. The Union Leader endorsed Sununu, while rising heating-oil costs are emerging as a key issue in the closely watched race. Governor’s Race: Gov. Kelly Ayotte and Democrat Joyce Craig’s debate focused on affordability and school funding, with recent polling showing Ayotte ahead.

Voting Access: The U.S. Supreme Court upheld New Hampshire’s ban on student IDs for voting, just two weeks before Election Day. Secretary of State David Scanlan is sharing guides to help students understand registration rules and find acceptable alternatives. U.S. Senate Race: Chris Pappas and John Sununu are making their final push in a closely watched contest; the latest Saint Anselm poll shows Pappas holding a lead. Sununu says he would stand up to President Trump when policies hurt the state, while Pappas calls that claim a late campaign shift. Governor’s Race: Kelly Ayotte and Cinde Warmington clashed over affordability, taxes, housing, energy costs and school funding at a Manchester forum, offering sharply different views on the state’s low-tax approach and public investment.

Voting Rules: The U.S. Supreme Court let New Hampshire enforce its ban on student IDs for voter registration and at the polls, including as backup identification, less than two weeks before the Nov. 3 election. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented, arguing the lower court’s order should stand. Governor’s Race: Kelly Ayotte and Democrat Cinde Warmington clashed over marijuana legalization, education funding and affordability. Recent polling shows Ayotte ahead; former President Barack Obama has endorsed Warmington. Schools: U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon praised New Hampshire’s education freedom account program, while state Democrats warned that vouchers could weaken public schools. Privacy: Sen. Maggie Hassan pressed license-plate camera company Flock to explain whether its data practices comply with New Hampshire’s strict limits on storing images. Economy: A new Public Citizen report says New Hampshire has lost more than 26,000 manufacturing jobs since 1994, including 1,200 in 2025, as trade policy becomes a campaign issue.

Voting Rules: The U.S. Supreme Court restored New Hampshire’s ban on using student IDs to prove identity when voting in the Nov. 3 election, pausing lower-court orders while the legal challenge continues. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented. Governor’s Race: In an NHPR debate, Gov. Kelly Ayotte and Democrat Cinde Warmington clashed over affordability, data centers and school funding. Warmington called for roughly $500 million more in annual state aid but did not say how she would pay for it. Tax Cap Fight: Attorney General John Formella warned school officials they may take positions on the school tax-cap ballot question but cannot use public resources to promote them; violations could bring penalties. The guidance follows complaints over district messages opposing the measure. Campaign Trail: Senate candidate Chris Pappas visited UNH, urging students to register and vote in November.

Senate Race: NHPR and the Granite State News Collaborative canceled their Oct. 29 forum after Republican John Sununu declined to attend. In recent debates, Sununu said he has “never met” President Trump and criticized some of his policies, as Democrats seek to tie him to the president. Medicaid: New Hampshire approved a $118,000 contract to adapt its job-matching system to track hours under new Medicaid work requirements, due to start Jan. 1. An analysis warns up to 29,000 residents could lose coverage by 2028. Higher Education: Keene State College has placed 14 academic programs on hold because of staffing challenges, low enrollment and overlap with other state programs. Current students can finish, but new students cannot enroll. Voting: New Hampshire is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to reinstate its ban on student IDs for voting, while a lower-court ruling allows students to use them in the Nov. 3 election.