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The Granite Discourse: David Scanlan

June 28, 2026 Granite Discourse

In this installment of The Granite Discourse, David M. Scanlan is the NH Secretary of State. He is serving his second term as the SOS. He was the NH deputy SOS for 20 years before that, and a NH state rep for 18 years before that. Note: This podcast was recorded prior to HB 1569 … Read more

What’s Up with Colorado Judges in Trump Ballot Case?

December 20, 2023 Op-Ed

I can’t stand Donald Trump. But keeping him off the ballot in Colorado is outrageous. It is so un-American. Four months ago, I wrote to our dear NH Sec’y of State to make sure NH was not going to deballotize Trump. Here is that letter, dated August 28, 2023 (it has a bearing on the foolishness in Colorado and elswhere).

[Update!] Is Facebook Fraudulently Fishing for Voter Data Using NH SOS Dave Scanlan’s Name?

December 9, 2023December 9, 2023 Steve MacDonald

Facebook has been tossing up an alert asking if you are registered to vote. I ignored it when I saw it, as did a few other folks who noticed, but a Grok reader screen grabbed it, and it found its way to my inbox.

NH Sec-o-State Dave Scanlen: No Reason to Keep Trump off NH Primary Ballot

September 16, 2023 Steve MacDonald

New Hampshire Secretary of State David Scanlan was asked to investigate whether Donald Trump could be kept off the New Hampshire ballot for things he’d neither been tried nor convicted. It was a stupid ask, but Scanlan honored the request anyway. His response is … diplomatic.

Wyoming’s Secretary of State Asks New Hampshire to Leave Trump on the Ballot!

September 10, 2023 Steve MacDonald

Two weeks ago, news broke that the New Hampshire Secretary of State was investigating whether Donald Trump should be removed from the NH primary Ballot next year.

Breaking: NHGOP Chair Says Let New Hampshire Voters Pick the Republican Nominee

August 28, 2023 Op-Ed

Concord, NH – Chris Ager, Chairman of the NHGOP, released the following statement following concerns of Trump’s ballot access in the State of New Hampshire:

Is Chris Sununu Pressuring Sec-o-State David Scanlan to Block Trump from NH’s Primary Ballot? [Update]

September 16, 2023August 26, 2023 Steve MacDonald

Governor Sununu has an on-and-off relationship with constitutional limitations on his power. When he feels the urge to invoke them, it’s a speed-dial booty call, but when they get in his way, he kicks them to the curb (without cab fare). And he’d do anything to stop Donald Trump from getting the nomination.

Eh, NH Secretary of State David Scanlan? Which one is it?

May 27, 2023 Skip

May 3rd was the Executive Council’s hearing on NH Governor Chris Sununu’s appointee to a Superior Court judgeship, Anne Edwards. A number of people gave testimony, including Dan Richard, a Constitutional Activist.

Sec. of State Scanlan – Will You lead?

January 3, 2023January 2, 2023 Skip

Jan 2, 2023 NH Sec. Of State: Mr. David Scanlan Co-Chairman Voter Confidence Committee: Report Mr. Swett and Mr.Cook Gentleman: Many of us who testified before your committee and dedicated our personal time and research, now feel robbed of a sense of normalcy, transparency, and fairness in your final report. Which excluded: Public testimony/ evidence … Read more

Plantiff’s (Dan Richard) Objection to the Defendants Motion to Dismiss

October 17, 2022October 16, 2022 Skip

I, Daniel Richard, pro se, have filed a complaint against Defendants CHRISTOPHER T. SUNUNU, DAVID SCANLAN, JOHN FORMELLA, SHERMAN PACKARD, CHUCK MORSE, KEITH N. LECLAIR, and DANIEL A. GOONAN, collectively I refer to as “Defendants” for trespassing on the Rights of the Plaintiff by exercising powers not delegated to them by the New Hampshire Constitution, and under the statutory laws of the State.

ACT NOW! If You Want Changes in NH Election Laws and Procedures DO THIS…

September 6, 2022September 6, 2022 Ken Eyring

There is a lack of confidence in the integrity of elections across America, and those feelings exist in NH as well. The difference with NH, though, is that NH Secretary of State David Scanlan is being proactive. He wants to understand why people have concerns about our elections – and he wants to hear your solutions that will lead to a higher level of voter confidence.