New Hampshire

Top Paper's Endorsement Doesn't Always Equal Success In New Hampshire

8:07pm November 30, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie nabbed the backing of the New Hampshire Union Leader this weekend, citing his executive and national security experience. But that doesn't mean he's guaranteed a win.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump files for the New Hampshire state ballot earlier this month in Concord.

Politics & Government

WBUR Poll: Trump Maintains Lead In New Hampshire

1:41pm November 18, 2015

by Brett Neely

The billionaire's support remains essentially unchanged at 22 percent, far ahead of other Republican candidates in the state.

Amid Flat Campaign, 'Good Energy' Jeb Surfaces In New Hampshire

12:02pm November 04, 2015

by Don Gonyea

With the New Hampshire primary barely three months away, he arrives in the state knowing that it's his best chance to re-establish his credibility and get his campaign back on track.

Republican presidential hopeful Jeb Bush is slashing staff salaries and making other deep cuts to keep his presidential hopes alive.

Struggling Bush Campaign Starts Making Cuts

2:18pm October 23, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

The former Florida governor's presidential campaign is slashing staff salaries, as the Republican tries to keep pace with a still-strong Donald Trump, surging Ben Carson and others.

Republican presidential candidate Carly Fiorina walks the streets of Manchester, NH with Mayor Ted Gastas. Gastas has also campaigned with three other GOP candidates this year.

Politics & Government

Meet The N.H. Mayor Presidential Candidates Want To Knock On Doors With

9:42am October 17, 2015

by Brady Carlson

Local candidates in the first in the nation primary state often get high profile company when they stump for votes.

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks during a campaign stop at Manchester Community College on Monday.

Hillary Clinton's Gun Proposals Expose Democratic Divide

11:27am October 06, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

The Democratic presidential candidate says she would act through executive action to close the "gun-show loophole" and tighten Internet sales, if Congress doesn't act.

In February of 1999, Kasich and his wife, Karen, walked a snowy street in Merrimack, N.H., handing out fliers for what was then a cutting-edge tool in political campaigns: a website.

John Kasich Is Partying Like It's 1999

3:12pm September 21, 2015

by Jason Moon

The candidate's message and even the way he interacts with voters are strikingly similar to his 1999 campaign, but his tastes in music have changed.

Longtime Associated Press photographer Jim Cole has covered every New Hampshire presidential primary since 1980.

Capturing Campaign History In The Granite State

12:25pm August 22, 2015

by Brady Carlson

Associated Press photographer Jim Cole has covered every New Hampshire presidential primary since 1980. Now he's preparing for the 2016 primary.

Queue Listen Now

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks as Jeb Bush listens during the first Republican presidential debate in Cleveland.

Jeb Bush Is Suddenly Attacking Trump. Here's Why That Matters

7:54pm August 21, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

Facing a drop in polls and on the defensive, the former Florida governor is trying to find his swagger by attacking Trump. But it's an uncomfortable position for the nonconfrontational Bush.

Court Strikes Down New Hampshire's Ban On Selfies In The Voting Booth

7:07am August 12, 2015

by Brakkton Booker

A federal judge isn't swayed by concerns that voters could be pressured to cast ballots for certain candidates and post the proof on social media. He says the law violates guarantees of free speech.