Daniel Richard, Author at Granite Grok

Richard: Citizenship and Voting Rights – A Return to Constitutional Roots

July 9, 2025July 7, 2025 Daniel Richard

The question of who gets to vote in America is not just a matter of policy but a profound reflection of our constitutional heritage. To understand voting rights, we must return to the foundational documents—the U.S. and state constitutions—and interpret them through the lens of their original intent, as the U.S. Supreme Court has reaffirmed … Read more

Testimony Before the House Subcommittee of the Election Law Committee of the NH Legislature

July 9, 2025March 16, 2025 Daniel Richard

Note: If you prefer to listen, a video of this testimony is available below. Good afternoon, chairman and honorable members of this committee. Thank you for the opportunity to testify here before you today. My name is Daniel Richard. I am a Citizen of New Hampshire and an inhabitant of Auburn, NH. I am grateful … Read more

Richard v. Sununu – Objection to Motion to Dismiss

July 9, 2025December 16, 2024 Daniel Richard

NH Election Law – State Supreme Court Motion to Reconsider

July 9, 2025September 23, 2024 Daniel Richard

The Appellant respectfully motions this Honorable Court under Supreme Court Rule 22. to reconsider its opinion on Count I, and Count III, Count IV, Count V, and Count VI for plain error. We want to thank Dan Richard for this update. Send your submissions to steve@granitegrok.com FEDERAL ISSUES The Appellant believes that the Court has … Read more

Motion to Amend: Daniel Richard v. David Scanlan

July 9, 2025September 17, 2024 Daniel Richard

Docket No.: 217-2024-CV-00488 Daniel Richard Plaintiff v. DAVID SCANLAN SECRETARY OF STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In his official Capacity Defendant MOTION TO AMEND WRIT OF MANDAMUS A MOTION FOR EMERGENCY RELEIF Now comes, Daniel Richard, pro se, respectfully submits this Motion to Amend the Writ of Mandamus and Motion for Emergency relief under Superior Court … Read more

Motion for Leave of the Court to File New Late Authorities

July 9, 2025July 17, 2024 Daniel Richard

Now comes, the Plaintiff Daniel Richard, pro se, pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 16 (7), respectfully gives notice of a new compelling authority from the recent decision by the Supreme Court of the United States “SCOTUS”, decided on June 27, 2024 inSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION v. JARKESY ET AL No. 22—859. (2024) (SEC v. Jarkesy) … Read more

Daniel Richard v. Christopher Sununu, et al. – Sur-Reply to the Appellees Objection to the Appellants Late Authorities

July 9, 2025June 8, 2024 Daniel Richard

Now comes, the Appellant Daniel Richard, pro se, pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 16 (8), submits this Sur-Reply to the Appellee’s Objection to the Appellants filing of Motion for Leave to file Late Authorities in this election law case, stating as follows:

Daniel Richard v. Christopher Sununu: Motion for Leave of the Court New Late Authorities

July 9, 2025May 31, 2024 Daniel Richard

Now comes, the Appellant Daniel Richard, pro se, pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 16 (7), respectfully gives notice of a new compelling authority from the recent decision by the Supreme Court of the United States “SCOTUS”, decided May 23, 2024 in the matter of ALEXANDER v. SOUTH CAROLINA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, No. 22-807 … Read more

Daniel Richard v. Christopher Sununu, et al. – SUR-REPLY TO RESPONDENTS BRIEFS

September 23, 2024May 4, 2024 Daniel Richard

Now comes Appellant Daniel Richard pro se in his sur-reply to the supplemental briefs of Respondents, the Town of Auburn, and the state of NH.

Daniel Richard v Christopher Sununu – The Issue of Standing

September 23, 2024April 25, 2024 Daniel Richard

The Honorable Supreme Court of N.H. is soliciting amicus briefs or memoranda on the issue of Standing in the Richard v. Sununu et al. case number 2023-0097. I offer the following memoranda in support of the Appellant’s position on Standing.

Daniel Richard v. Christopher Sununu, et al: Pro SE Plaintiff’s “Objection” To Reopen the Case…

July 9, 2025April 15, 2024 Daniel Richard

Now comes the Appellant Daniel Richard pro se. hereby “objects’ to the reopening of the case in the above-named and numbered Supreme Court case, after the honorable court has closed arguments.

One Thing You Can’t Count On: Your NH Vote Being Counted

September 23, 2024February 19, 2024 Daniel Richard

For a long time now, the political leaders in this country have been trying to create a paradigm shift by removing the power from the people to make decisions and placing it nearly exclusively into their own hands. These are abuses of power that have for too long gone unchallenged by an apathetic and resigned citizenry.

THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE SUPREME COURT: Daniel Richard v. Sununu …

July 9, 2025August 31, 2023 Daniel Richard

The NH Supreme Court has taken my election law case for review. I just filed my Sur-reply to the State’s Brief. Oral arguments are next. The new SCOTUS decision from June 27, 2023, in Moore v. Harper (N.C. redistricting case) will now be tested in NH Highest Court. See attached copy of my Sur-reply why I believe this new case law will affect my case and ensure a positive outcome.

Dan Richard: Update on Voting Lawsuit

July 9, 2025December 14, 2022 Daniel Richard

There is an update on the Voting Lawsuit I filed back in September. The State’s Motion to Dismiss was granted by the Court in citing a lack of “standing” and a failure to state a claim by which relief could be granted. The following is my motion to reconsider the Court’s ruling:

Dan Richard: Stop Stalling, Chris Sununu!

July 9, 2025October 27, 2022 Daniel Richard

PLAINTIFFS OBJECTION AND NON-ASSENT TO DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF INTENT TO REPLY TO PLAINTIFF’S FILINGS

Now comes the Plaintiff objecting to the Defendants notice of intent to reply to the Plaintiff’s filings. Said notice is the continued obstruction by the Defendants to attempt to circumvent and delay the Plaintiff’s motion for expedited hearing of relevant testimony.

Appeal to Supreme Court

July 27, 2025July 29, 2021 Daniel Richard

NEW HAMPSHIRE SUPREME COURT Case No. 2021 TERM FALL SESSION DANIEL RICHARD V. SHERMAN PACKARD AND CHUCK MORSE ____________________________________________________________ RULE 7 APPEAL OF FINAL DECISION OF MERRIMACK COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT ____________________________________________________________ BRIEF OF APPELLANT By: Daniel Richard 1danielrichard@protonmail.com We want to thank Dan Richard for this update in his case to have both the … Read more

Writ of Mandamus – Filed in Merrimack County Court and Served on NH House Speaker Sherm Packard and NH State Senate Chuck Morse

July 27, 2025March 26, 2021 Daniel Richard

Daniel Richard: “I am forced to do this as they refused to accept my remonstrances.” STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE MERRIMACK COUNTY … Read more

“Gov. Sununu and the AG Gordan MacDonald need to be removed from office”

July 9, 2025December 10, 2020 Daniel Richard

NH Attorney General Gordon MacDonald is corrupt and he is committing crimes against the good people of this State. He needs to be removed from office.

The Governor’s Emergency Orders Are Not Law

December 9, 2025December 7, 2020 Daniel Richard

Public notice to all public officials, including and not limited to the Attorney General’s office or law enforcement agencies. If you attempt to enforce the Governor’s guidance as law, you will be subject to criminal prosecution, as the Governor’s emergency orders are not law. The legislature has not assembled to consider any such laws. All … Read more

The Speaker of the NH House and President of the NH Senate Willfully Ignored the Law – An Update

July 27, 2025July 20, 2020 Daniel Richard

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Stephan Shurtleff, and Senate President Donna Soucy have refused to perform their Constitutional duties to provide me with Due Process of Law, and my Right of Redress of Grievance as protected by the New Hampshire Constitution. ICYMI: Biden Says he Supports Defunding the Police – Media Tries to … Read more