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OPINION: The Race for New Hampshire’s 2nd Congressional District

September 20, 2026 Matt Desmarais

The Final Question In these troubled times, which are well-defined by maladies like rising costs, rising debts, and the rise of socialism, there’s no shortage of questions you could ask a Congressional candidate. But one question has lingered most persistently. Maggie Goodlander and Lily Tang Williams are very distinct candidates. But to understand this question—and … Read more

Endorsement from Jan Schmidt? No, Not Yet.

May 26, 2024 Julie Smith

I can’t let Ed Mosca have a monopoly on all the fun in mocking “Senator Twitley.” And, yes, that’s what I prefer to call Attorney Rebecca Whitley because that’s what Senator Giuda renamed that dumb blonde over two years ago.

Lily Tang Williams Statement on Rep. Annie Kuster not Seeking Re-Election

March 28, 2024 Op-Ed

Lily Tang Williams, the front runner Republican candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in New Hampshire’s 2nd district, issues her statement on Rep. Annie Kuster not seeking a 7th term.

Pasty White VanOstern Running to Replace Pasty White Ann Kuster – Did the NH Dems Learn Nothing?

March 28, 2024March 28, 2024 Steve MacDonald

Local ABC affiliate WMUR reports that pasty white New Hampshire Democrat Colin Van Ostern is stepping up to run for Congress after Ann Kuster announced her retirement. Van Ostern has been Kuster’s campaign manager, a former Executive Councilor, and one of Chris Sununu’s Dem challengers (he lost).

Breaking: Ann Kuster Will Not Run for Re-Election in NH CD2

March 27, 2024 Steve MacDonald

Congresswoman Ann Kuster has announced that she will not seek a seventh term in New Hampshire Congressional District Two (NH CD2).

NH’s Department of Selective Justice – Election Law Division

December 28, 2023 Steve MacDonald

It’s been a good month for NH AG Formella. The week before Christmas, they reported a 700 million-dollar settlement with Google. Couch cushion money for Alphabet, but a decent haul for Jackpot Justice New Hampshire. Do we need a huge payoff to get the AG to chase everything?

Lily Tang Williams Announces Candidacy for US House

May 31, 2023 Op-Ed

Lily Tang Williams Announces Candidacy for US House — Brings Inspirational American Dream Story to New Hampshire’s 2nd Congressional District

Republican Steve Negron Files for Rematch with Ann Kuster in NH Congressional District 2

June 14, 2020June 13, 2020 Steve MacDonald

Steve Negron formally announced his run at a rematch with Democrat Ann Kuster, in NH CD2 after filing with the Secretary of State’s Office this past week.

Endorsement: Steve Negron is a True Leader

October 15, 2019 Steve MacDonald

“I have served my country as a U.S. Marine for over 22 years of Honorable service, Desert Storm Veteran and a legislator for 13 years. I was the President’s National Veterans Co-Chair, traveling around the country speaking on behalf of Candidate Trump.

Ann Kuster is Afraid of Nancy Pelosi

April 18, 2019April 18, 2019 Steve MacDonald

If you haven’t seen it yet we have an excerpt of the 603 Minutes program in which Ann Kuster quickly blurts out how she is terrified of Nancy Pelosi. Thank you, Congresswoman, for proving our point. You are not there to advance New Hampshire’s, but even if you were you are incapable. Voters and taxpayers … Read more

Steve Negron Got More Votes in 2018 Than Any Republican in a NH CD-2 Midterm Since 2002

March 29, 2019March 28, 2019 Steve MacDonald

There’s a story going around behind the scenes in NH CD-2. I’ve heard it shared in person and in writing. The claim is that the result of the 2018 Mid-term suggest Steve Negron might not be our best Republican candidate. But as Mid-Terms go, he is.

Granite Grok Endorses Steve Negron in NH’s Second Congressional District

September 26, 2018May 30, 2018 Op-Ed

Steve Negron at WDL 2A Rally — Steve Negron at WDLNH 2A Rally (‘Grok image)

Every election in NH is really a race in three parts: 1) for political activists to serve on campaigns, endorsements, and donors, 2) to win the primary election, and 3) to win the general election. That first race is nearing its end. We at the ‘Grok have been studying the candidates, listening to their words, and reading their campaign materials to evaluate where they stand in OUR eyes.

April 27th GrokTALK! Guest Segment – NH House Rep Bill O’Brien

September 26, 2018April 29, 2013 Steve MacDonald

This week on GrokTALk! New Hampshire House Republican, and former Speaker of the NH House, Rep Bill O’Brien talks to Skip and Steve about budgets, deficits, dishonest accounting gymnastics, devolving power from Concord and returning it to the towns and the people, and how his exploration of a potential congressional run is going. To download … Read more

Dennis Lamare – Nashua Telegraph Interview

September 26, 2018July 18, 2012 Steve MacDonald

NH CD-2 Republican Primary candidate Dennis Lamare (Challenging incumbent congressman Charlie Bass), was recently interview by the Nashua Telegraph. Dennis is running as a Constitutional Conservative and in defense of State sovereignty. He who would act to limit the abuse of congress and vote against anything the US Constitution has not empowered the Congress to … Read more

GrokTV Event – CNHT in review – The “Congressional” edition!

September 26, 2018July 8, 2012 Skip

At yesterday’s CNHT Annual Picnic, there were a number of folks running for US Congress (both of NH’s Congressional Districts) that wanted to get their name out there and try to convince some of the activists there “Hey, look! You should back me!”.

In order of their speaking yesterday: