Author: Len Witt

Includes nation and New Hampshire, where recounts continue

First congratulations to Carroll County Democratic incumbents Anita Burroughs, Chris McAleer, Tom Bucco and Steve Woodcock, all of whom were reelected to the NH State House, along with first-time candidate David Paige.

No Red Wave*

The US Senate has stayed blue with one seat still in play! And the US House is closer than anyone expected! Despite aggressive gerrymandering by the GOP and thanks to Democrats’ GOTV effort across Carroll County and across the state, we returned Maggie Hassan and Chris Pappas and Annie Kuster to Washington.

IndepthNH.org reported as of Nov 15 NH Dems picked up 11 seats in the House over 2020, with some recounts still pending. At 202-198 in favor of the Republicans it will be the slimmest majority in memory, which may encourage more collaboration across the aisle. With more than 20 state house recounts underway, these numbers would change.

The Carroll County Democrats ran an effective campaign, connected with voters, strengthened our base, raised a record amount of money, and awakened new awareness of the issues we care about. Statewide, Democrats cast more votes than Republicans. But because of gerrymandering, the minority will be the Majority.

We have the deepest respect for our local candidates. It was clear from the beginning that winning election to local office is a huge challenge in parts of Carroll County. Candidates Bill Marsh, for State Senate, Carrie Duran, Gogi Milner, Bobbi Boudman, Max Gerhing, Knute Orgen, Pat Pustell, Peaco Todd, Gabrielle Watson, Sandra Ringelstein and Jerry Knirk for State House, and Adam Heard and Theresa Swanick for County Commisson, came up short. All ran quality campaigns and contributed immensely to the up-ticket successes we realized. They forged strong ties of partnership.

More than once we heard one of them say how much they appreciated the caring and comraderie of their fellow candidates. Each of them developed their own voice to articulate our Democratic values. We were proud of the quality of candidates we offered across the county. This election has set a new benchmark for us. We can look ahead with confidence that our persistence and effort will pay off.

Whatever your role in this election, we thank you. And we look forward to staying in touch.

*This report contains verbatim excerpts from the Wolfeboro/Tuftonboro Democrats

And be sure to call or text friends to ensure they vote for Democrats today!

A reminder: Last election 54,000 people did not vote for Executive Council. Dana Hilliard needs yours and your friends’ vote.

Vote Democrats Up and Down on Both Sides of the Ballot!

Thanks so much for being a loyal Democrat.

The Carroll County Democrats of NH appreciate all you do.

It was recorded in full here by Madison TV.

The Candidate Forum covered the towns of Moultonborough, Madison, Tamworth, Effingham, Eaton, Wakefield, Brookfield, and Freedom, NH, and they drew a nice crowd.

More than 100 people came out for the Carroll County NH Democrats Get Out the Vote rally in Albany, NH. on Thursday as Democrats keep the momentum going toward the November 8 election with all these fantastic candidates. Learn more about the candidates in your town here and please volunteer here to get all them elected. Finally, be sure to vote for every democrat on your ballot.

Democrats in Moultonborough, NH, kept the momentum going toward victory in November at a meet and greet for candidates: Dr. Bill Marsh for state senate; incumbent Dr. Jerry Knirk, Sandra Ringelstein, Peaco Todd and Gabrielle Watson for state house and Adam Heard for Carroll County Commissioner. See all the Moultonborough candidates here. And help get them elected here.

Close to 40 Democrats, Republicans and Independents came to Saturday’s local Democratic candidates’ Meet & Greet at the Foothills Cafe in Center Sandwich, NH. They got to join the conversations with candidates Kate Miller, state senate, Anita Burroughs and Chris McAleer, state house and Adam Heard and Theresa Sawnick, county commission. Learn more about them and all the Democrats on the Sandwich ballot here.

Interested in protecting New Hampshire public schools, women’s rights, children from gun violence and healthcare, then vote for all Democrats up and down the ballot.

Local candidates Dr. Bill Marsh for NH state senate, state house representatives Sandra Ringelstein, Jerry Knirk, Gabrielle Watson and Peaco Todd and county commissioner candidates Theresa Swanick and Adam Heard introduced themselves, explained their positions and took questions at the Farmstand B& B in Tamworth, NH.

Live in Sandwich, NH? Know Sandwich voters? Spread the word about Saturday’s Sept 10, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. event at the Foothills Cafe. All voters invited.

Carroll County, NH voters are starting to mobilize around candidates in their districts. Thursday afternoon they came out to meet candidates running in Ossipee, NH. Learn more about the candidates running in your town here and volunteer here to ensure they win in November.

Carroll County NH Democrats kept marching toward victory at the Madison, NH Old Home Week in Parade last Friday and then met at a potluck for the Wolfeboro, Tuftonboro candidates on Saturday. The big topic themes: Vote for Democrats to Save Public Education and Women’s Reproductive Rights