James Pindell

In New Hampshire politics, recent-transplants-turned-candidates are the norm.

The 2020 election was uniquely bad for New Hampshire Democrats.

The moment Bill Gardner announced his retirement as New Hampshire Secretary of State in early January, those in politics inside the state and beyond described it as the end of an era.

Choices abound for Republican trail guides.

Now is the time for the annual ritual of taking stock of what the previous year meant.

What new political surprises might we see?

The census reveals a growing divide.

The two-party system sprouts a third limb.

Though liberals argue for ranked-choice voting, it’s possible this process could favor Republicans.

Some fundamental changes are here to stay.

It’s increasingly strange that New Hampshire has not joined its neighbors in legalization.

The party in power wields the redistricting pen.

Is the state returning to Republican roots?

Maybe, like its bears, the Granite State was born free.

Rising oceans may mean rising — or new — taxes.

NH's most predictable election year.

Decision time for parents and politicians.

Democrats seem to have a “type.”

Even our state motto is feeling the strain.