AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSenate Race: New Hampshire’s contest between Democrat Chris Pappas and Republican John Sununu remains a toss-up in a new polling snapshot, with control of the Senate at stake. Voting Rules: A federal judge upheld the state law barring student IDs as voter identification, and New Hampshire is asking an appeals court to keep the restriction in place ahead of Election Day. Local Campaigns: Candidates in Sullivan County’s House District 8 are clashing over affordability and school funding, while Belknap County’s District 1 race pits four-term Rep. Tom Ploszaj against challenger Amber Schaefer. Legal Accountability: Lebanon attorney Stephen Girdwood faces disbarment after the state discipline office accused him of taking nearly $500,000 in client funds; a criminal investigation is ongoing. Police Oversight: Jack Hutchings’ family is seeking an independent review of the investigation into his fatal shooting by an off-duty Peterborough officer; the Attorney General’s Office says deadly force is the central legal question. Town Government: Former state Sen. Jeanie Forrester will become New Hampton’s town administrator in November.
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