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Sununu And Bradley Among The Few Incumbents Who Keep Seats After General Election

 

It looks like the blue wave struck, in Mount Washington Valley. Conway saw an astounding 4,064 voters according to preliminary numbers. Below is a list of the preliminary results so far for the valley and state.

Governor Race

(i = Incumbent)

90% of districts reporting

 

Party          Candidate                       Votes                          Vote %

GOP        Chris Sununu (i)                   258,718                            52%

Dem        Molly Kelly                           228,883                            46%

Lib            Jilletta Jarvis                        7,216                                 1%

 

 

 

Constitutional Amendments

 

Questions 1

Question one sought to add a constitutional amendment to the New Hampshire State Constitution that would allow taxpayers to sue the state, and local government for unlawful spending.

 

Candidate                     Votes                          Vote%

Yes                                       351,219                           83%

No                                        73,402                            17%

 

Questions 2

Question two sought to add a constitutional amendment to the New Hampshire State Constitution that would guarantee New Hampshire residents the right to privacy free of government intrusion.

 

Candidate                       Votes                          Vote %

Yes                                         346,842                          81%

No                                          81,997                             19%

 

 

 

 

 

 

New Hampshire Executive Council

(i = Incumbent)

 

District 1

 

Party          Candidate                       Votes                          Vote %

Dem           Michael Cryans                     54,419                         51.22%

GOP           Joseph Kenney (i)                49,455                          46.55%

Lib              Tobin Menard                       2,377                              2.24%

 

 

New Hampshire Senate

(i = Incumbent)

 

State Senate District 1

 

Party          Candidate                       Votes                          Vote %

GOP            David Starr                            9,634                           54.13%

Dem             Woodburn Jeff (i)                8,163                          45.87%

 

 

State Senate District 2

 

Party          Candidate                       Votes                          Vote %

GOP            Jeb Bradley (i)                    14,205                          54.13%

Dem            Christopher Meier             10,507                          41.71%

Lib               Tania Butler                       477                                  1.89%

 

 

 

New Hampshire House Of Representatives

 

 

New Hampshire House Of Representatives Carroll County District 1

 

Party          Candidate                       Votes                          Vote %

Dem           Anita Burroughs                   1,281                             54.39%

GOP           Gene Chandler                      1,074                            45.61%

 

 

New Hampshire House Of Representatives District 2

 

Party          Candidate                       Votes                          Vote %

Dem           Tom Buco                              2,252                             19.95%

Dem           Harrison Kanzler                  2,241                             19.85%

Dem           Stephen Woodcock               2,127                             18.84%

GOP           Karen Umberger                    1,732                              15.37%

GOP           Frank McCarthy                     1,610                            14.26%

GOP           William Cuccio                       1,328                             11.76%

 

 

New Hampshire House Of Representatives District 3

 

Party          Candidate                       Votes                          Vote %

Dem            Jerry Knirk                             1,911                            35.07%

Dem            Susan Ticehurst                     1,861                            34.15%

GOP            Mark McConkey                    1,677                           30.78%

 

 

 

New Hampshire House Of Representatives District 4

 

Party          Candidate                       Votes                          Vote %

GOP           Glenn Cordelli                        2,504                          28.06%

GOP           Karel Crawford                       2,479                          27.78%

Dem           Caroline Nesbitt                    2,004                          22.45%

Dem           John Morrissey                      1,938                          21.71%

 

 

 

New Hampshire House Of Representatives District 5

 

Party          Candidate                       Votes                          Vote %

GOP            Bill Nelson                            2,424                           20.29%

GOP            Lino Avellani                        2,422                           20.28%

GOP            Ed Comeau                           2,407                            20.15%

Dem           Theresa Swanick                   1,651                            13.82%

Dem           Patricia Putsell                      1,530                            12.81%

Dem           Knute Ogren                          1,511                             12.65%

 

 

 

New Hampshire House Of Representatives District 6

 

Party          Candidate                       Votes                          Vote %

GOP            John MacDonald                  1,859                          27.35%

Dem            Edith DesMarais                   1,738                         25.57%

GOP            Matthew Plache                    1,647                          24.23%

Dem            David Owen                          1,554                          22.86%

 

 

 

New Hampshire House Of Representatives Carroll County District 7

 

Party          Candidate                       Votes                          Vote %

Dem            Ed Butler                              6,243                            61.53%

GOP            Joseph Mosca                      3,904                           38.47%

 

 

 

New Hampshire House Of Representatives Carroll County District 8

 

Party          Candidate                       Votes                          Vote %

GOP            William Marsh                    5,639                           60.27%

Dem            Stuart Richard                    3,717                           39.73%

 

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Officials Expect Record Setting Turnout As Valley Residents Flood The Polls

Conway voters waiting in their respective lines during the November 6th midterm elections. ~ Photo courtesy of Christian Mower

 
CONWAY, NH – When Polls opened at 8 this morning at the Conway Recreation Department residents reported long lines leading out of the gymnasium and around a hallway as voters hit the polls first thing. By noon time election officials where still inundated with people getting out to do their civic duty. One election Official reported having over 500 people check in to vote before noon.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Conway voters wait in lines extending down stairs, hallways, and outside the building at the Conway Recreation Department Building. ~ Photo courtesy of Christian Mower

 

Across the state election officials have reported much of the same with locations struggling to handle the massive amount of people looking to cast their ballots for state and local representation. Last week New Hampshire Secretary of State Bill Gardner predicted over 500,000 Granite staters will hit the polls today.

Besides representatives and senators New Hampshire voters will be deciding on two state constitutional amendments and on a Governor. Polls close at 7pm. For a list of Mount Washington Valley Poll locations and voting information click here.

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Mt. Washington Valley Midterm Elections: Know Before You Go

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Voters head to the polls across the nation today in what many believe will be a record-breaking turnout for a midterm election. New Hampshire Secretary of State Bill Gardner predicts over 500,000 Granite Staters will hit the polls today. Thousands of trained volunteers will be working across the state at more than 300 polling locations, they said, each of which will be inspected Tuesday by attorney general’s office staff. Below is a detail list of voter information resources available to Mount Washington Valley residents as well as all New Hampshire residents who may need help before heading out to vote.

If You Need Help While Voting

The Attorney General’s office set up a hotline to assist voters and local election officials. Those with questions or complaints about voting can call 1-866-868-370 to speak in real time with the State Attorney General’s Office Election Unit. They will also be sending out State attorneys to polling places across New Hampshire to make sure things are running smoothly and scout for any potential issues.

Most polling places also will be using a new system for voters with disabilities.

Can I Vote?

In New Hampshire voters must meet 4 basic requirements to vote:

You must be over the age of 18 at the time of the election
You must be a U.S. Citizen
You must live in New Hampshire and consider it your domicile as outlined by the state’s law.
You must be able to prove your identity

Where Do I Vote?

Voting Poll Locations and Times

Albany – 8AM-7PM at the Albany Town Hall

Bartlett – 8AM-7PM at the Bartlett Town Hall, 56 Town Hall Rd.

Berlin – 8AM-7PM at all locations

Precinct 1– Recreation Center

Precinct 2 – St Anne Hall

Precinct 4 – Community Bible Church

Center Harbor – 8AM-7PM at the Center Harbor Town Office

Conway – 8AM-7PM at the Community Recreation Department in Center Conway

Dummer – 11AM-7PM at the Dummer Town Hall

Eaton – 11AM-7PM at the Evans Memorial Bldg – Eaton Town Hall

Effingham – 8AM-7PM at the Effingham Elementary School

Freedom – 8AM-7PM at the Freedom Town Hall

Gorham – 8AM-7PM at the Gorham Town Hall

Hearts Location – 10AM – 4:30PM at the Notchland Inn, Then 5PM – 7PM at the Town Hall

Jackson – 8AM-7PM at the Whitney Community Center

Madison – 8AM-7PM at the Madison Elementary School in The Noyes Hall

Milan – 8AM-7PM at the Milan Village School Gym

Moultonborough – 7 AM-7PM at the Moultonborough Public Safety Building

Ossipee – 8AM-7PM at the Ossipee Town Hall

Sandwich – 8AM-7PM at the Sandwich Town Hall

Tamworth – 8AM-7PM at the Tamworth Town House

Tuftonboro – 8AM-7PM at the Tuftonboro TOWN HOUSE

Wakefield – 8AM-7PM The polling location will be at the Town Hall Opera House

Wolfeboro – 8AM-7PM Second floor of the Great Hall

If you did not see your town’s name click here to locate your polling location.

What Do I Need To Vote?

What you bring depends on whether or not you have already registered to vote.

If you need to register to vote you’ll have to bring proof of your age, citizenship, identity and domicile requirements.

If you’re already registered to vote you will still be asked to present a valid photo ID at the polls. Valid ID’s include but are not limited to New Hampshire Drivers License, New Hampshire Non-Drivers License, U.S. Passport, Military ID, U.S. Government ID

If you don’t have a valid Photo ID you can still vote however you will have to sign a “”challenged voter affidavit swearing that you are who you say you are. You will also have your photo taken. You can opt out of having your photo taken for religious reasons, but will have to sign another form attesting to that. After the election you will be contacted by the Secretary of State’s Office requesting confirmation that you voted. If you do not respond in writing to the Secretary of State within 30 days of the date it was mailed, the Attorney General will conduct an investigation to determine whether fraudulent voting occurred. For the full Voter ID Law click here.

What Is On The Ballot?

On the ballot depending on which town, county, and district you are in you’ll be asked to vote for various representatives, senators, and executive councilors. Across the state New Hampshire residents will be voting on a Governor as well as on two state constitutional amendments.

Question 1

This question asks whether or not a a voter wants to add an amendment to the state constitution allowing citizens who are eligible to vote to sue their state, county or local governments, restoring a right that was taken away in 2014.
Question 2

This question asks whether or not a a voter wants to add an amendment to the state constitution which would create a constitutional right to privacy from government intrusion concerning their private or personal information.

You can read the full text of the two questions here.

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News Director Christian Mower Interviews Gubernatorial Candidate Jilletta Jarvis

NORTH CONWAY, NH -With the Mid term elections tomorrow (11/6/18) the state of New Hampshire is deciding who will not only represent them in Concord and Washington, but also who will govern them for the next 2 years. Current Governor Chris Sununu is up for re-election and most voters have heard of the Democratic nominee Molly Kelly, however not many know that there is a third choice Libertarian Jilletta Jarvis. She came into the Studio to talk us about where she stands on the issues. You can listen to the interview below.

 

The mid-term elections are on November 6th. For more information about gubernatorial candidate Jarvis go to jillettajarvis4nh.com

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New Hampshire Officials Expect Record Turnout For Mid Term Elections

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire officials are predicting turnout will top half a million voters for the first time in a mid-term election on Tuesday.

Secretary of State William Gardner made his prediction Friday as he and Attorney General Gordon MacDonald outlined how the state is getting ready for Election Day. Thousands of trained volunteers will be working across the state at more than 300 polling locations, each of which will be inspected on Tuesday by staff from the attorney general’s office.

The office also is setting up a hotline to assist voters and local election officials. On the day of the state primary in September, attorneys responded to 120 calls.

MacDonald said he is confident New Hampshire will continue its tradition of fair, well-run elections with high voter turnout.

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Suspect In Wolfeboro Double Homicide Takes His Own Life

WOLFEBORO, NH – The suspect in a double homicide in Wolfeboro has taken his own life. This morning the State Attorney General Gordon J. MacDonald, New Hampshire State Police Colonel Christopher J. Wagner, and Wolfeboro Police Chief Dean J. Rondeau released more information about the shooting deaths of 36-year-old Kris Dube and 36-year-old Kathleen Moran on October 21st.

Officials said that soon after the murders Kathleen Moran’s estranged husband, 41-year-old Kevin Moran of Ossipee, was identified as the prime suspect for the shooting. The investigation revealed that Mr. Moran had been unhappy with Ms. Moran’s recent relationship with Mr. Dube and had threatened them both.

The next day after the murders, Mr. Moran checked himself into a hospital and remained hospitalized until Tuesday, October 30th.  During that time, Mr. Moran was aware that the homicide investigation had made significant progress and was focused on him as the suspect.

On Halloween night Mr. Moran messaged family member and took his own life in a vehicle outside his home in Ossipee.

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner conducted an autopsy yesterday afternoon and confirmed that Mr. Moran’s cause of death was a single gunshot wound and his manner of death is suicide.

 Authorities said that based on the physical evidence collected during the investigation, phone records, and interviews, law enforcement officials are confident that Kevin Moran is the person who shot and killed Kris Dube and Kathleen Moran. 

 

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News Director Christian Mower Interviews District 1 Incumbent State Representative & Speaker of the House Gene Chandler

 

Gene Chandler the incumbent State Representative for district 1 as well as the current Speaker of the house. Representative Chandler came into the studio to talk with News Director Christian Mower about the issues and why voters should re-elect him to represent them in the state house. You can listen to the interview below.

 

The mid-term elections are on November 6th. For more information about Jerry and where he stands on the issues important to you go to facebook.com/genechandlernh