There is still some confusion over the NH presidential primary. Not the date, that has been settled — January 23, 2024. The confusion lies in why Joe Biden’s name is not on the ballot. 

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) determined that the first-in-the nation primary should be held in a more racially diverse state and used this argument to rearrange the presidential primary calendar, putting South Carolina first. 

The problem is a New Hampshire law states that the NH primary be at least seven days before other similar events. So it comes as no surprise that New Hampshire did not accept the rearranged primary calendar and did not back down.  The January 23 date is the first presidential primary in the nation for 2024. 

President Joe Biden did not file for the NH presidential primary and is not on the ballot. Interestingly enough, according to the Secretary of State Scanlan, there are 21 other Democratic candidates who have filed in the NH Democratic presidential primary,  and 24 Republicans in their primary. But not Joe Biden.¹

Anger and apathy over the NH Democratic presidential primary will only help build momentum for the MAGA Republican movement. Concerned for what this means for our democracy in the November 2024 election, a grassroots group of NH citizens and community leaders is spearheading a campaign to write Joe Biden’s name on the presidential primary ballot. They are choosing to put democracy over party politics.  

You can sign up here to join the movement, get updates and help volunteer. 

Have questions? Check out the website FAQs! Write in Biden Campaign FAQs
For informational purposes only. This is not an endorsement.

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This is well worth the watch!
Over the last 40 years, we have seen the Federalist Society and other extreme conservative interests steadily and stealthily work to move the courts ever farther rightward. We have seen these efforts result in the upending of long-established precedents, the stripping away of cherished rights and a judiciary that is out of step with mainstream American values.
Listen to this excellent Kent Street Coalition program that aired last week, on the Judiciary, and learn what we can do about it.

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Wonderful murals, put up by North Country Pride, were meant to beautify blighted spaces and promote inclusivity. But in the last few months, they have been at the center of a larger discussion about Littleton’s identity — about what kind of art, and what kind of people, are welcome here.
Thank you North Country Pride, for encouraging sustained civic engagement. 

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In a debate in the NH House Finance Committee, over whether to directly certify Medicaid recipients in school meal programs that would provide ALL children access to nutrition, the House Finance Chair Ken Weyler (R-Kingston) suggested, “Childhood hunger is a distraction in this bill. There are no hungry children in New Hampshire, in the schools.” 

FACT: thousands of NH kids go hungry daily (US Census Bureau).

December 9, all day. Registration below.

Following the meeting there will be a potluck lunch for everyone.  RSVP here to confirm your attendance. If you wish to bring a dish please use the form above to let us know what you are bringing to make sure that we don’t have anything missing or too much of one dish!

Training on the process of becoming a Delegate: 1 p.m.
Following lunch, there will be a training on the process of becoming a Delegate to the National Convention in Chicago in August 2024 starting at 1p.m. This training will be open to all registered democrats. If you would like to attend, please use this link to sign up. More trainings will be offered across the state, please let us know if you are interested in hosting one in your community. 

Keynote Speaker: Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, House Democratic Leader joins us!

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Let’s welcome Keynote Speaker Congressman Hakeem Jeffries to New Hampshire! Reserve your place now at the Eleanor Roosevelt Dinner!

The Grafton and Merrimack County Democratic committees, along with Plymouth Area Dems
and Mascoma Forward, hosted a strategy session on Senate District 7 on Oct 25.
Steve Marchand, founder of the progressive advocacy group Move the Goalposts, provided analysis of the results from the 2022 elections statewide and in the 24-town Senate district, including six towns within Grafton County. Bristol, Alexandria, Bridgewater, Grafton, Hebron and Orange represent about 15% of SD 7 and are historically among the most Republican in the district, but Marchand suggested that there is some statistical evidence that at least some of them may be trending in a Democratic direction. He strongly recommended both a grassroots effort aimed at making personal connections with voters and messaging consonant with that approach.

When asked the question that is on everyone’s mind as to how we reach low-information voters, guest speaker SteveMarchand’s short answer was ‘personal connection’. Citing statistics, Steve said a piece of direct mail can “add half a point to a point for performance per piece.” A personal knock on the door that leads to a personal conversation “can result in an 18-20 point difference.” 

The impact of personal connection is staggering, and speaks to the value of canvassing, because that is where you create that personal connection. Sign up for one of our final two conversation canvassing workshops in November, and join the team. http://www.conversationcanvassing24.org/

Following up on Steve’s comments about the importance of fundraising now and not late in the campaign season, David Bates, town chair or Warner, mapped out his strategies to build a fund to support the NH State Senate District 7 Democratic candidate.  You can contribute to the fund here: Senate District Seven Citizens Fund.

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