#FITN2024

New Hampshire Patch's coverage of the 2024 first-in-the-nation presidential primary.

Concord, NH|News|

Trump Wins NH Primary By 11+%; 58K Write-In Biden; Haley Continues

Former President Donald Trump runs strong in conservative areas; Haley solid in liberal enclaves; tens of thousands cast write-in ballots.

Trump Wins NH Primary By 11+%; 58K Write-In Biden; Haley Continues
Concord, NH|News|

‘What A Bunch Of Malarky’: NH Biden Write-in Effort Hit With Fake Call

Former NHDP chair’s cell number released in fake robocall. Plus: SEA/SEIU 1984 says, vote your conscience; voters have 43 choices Tuesday.

‘What A Bunch Of Malarky’: NH Biden Write-in Effort Hit With Fake Call
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'It's Over:' DeSantis Drops Out Of FITN Presidential Primary, Narrows Lane For Haley

FL Gov. Ron DeSantis entered the GOP primary as the candidate most likely to mount a serious challenge to Trump. On Sunday, he was out.

'It's Over:' DeSantis Drops Out Of FITN Presidential Primary, Narrows Lane For Haley
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Updated: Sunday Polls Show Trump Momentum Continues In New Hampshire

Numbers for Trump and Haley have risen as others have dropped out. Significantly. Trump’s share of unaffiliated voters has risen, too.

Updated: Sunday Polls Show Trump Momentum Continues In New Hampshire
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NHJournal Reader Survey: After DeSantis Departure, 75% Predict Trump Win

As for their choices, Trump has the support of about half of respondents. Haley will get the votes of 35%; 8% will still vote for DeSantis.

NHJournal Reader Survey: After DeSantis Departure, 75% Predict Trump Win
Concord, NH|News|

Volinsky's Anti-Israel Org Wants NH Democrats To Write In 'Ceasefire' On Ballots

Former Executive Councilor Andru Volinsky claims he came up with the idea after getting positive feedback from a letter he wrote.

Volinsky's Anti-Israel Org Wants NH Democrats To Write In 'Ceasefire' On Ballots
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Haley: I'm Running To Stop The Chaos And Save America

Former SC gov: Republicans can’t beat Biden chaos with GOP chaos. That’s what Trump is. All breaking, no fixing. All vendetta, no vision.

Haley: I'm Running To Stop The Chaos And Save America
Portsmouth, NH|News|

Tamposi & Sherman: Join Us & Write-In President Joe Biden In FITN Primary Jan. 23

Betty Tamposi PhD of New Castle and Tom Sherman MD of Rye explain why they will be writing in Joe Biden's name on Tuesday.

Tamposi & Sherman: Join Us & Write-In President Joe Biden In FITN Primary Jan. 23
Concord, NH|News|

Another 6 Inches Of Snow; #FITN2024 Candidates Head Back To NH

A “winter weather advisory” runs through Tuesday night; after Iowa, all eyes are on the New Hampshire first-in-the-nation primary.

Another 6 Inches Of Snow; #FITN2024 Candidates Head Back To NH
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St. A's Poll: Trump Holding Lead Over Haley, But Christie Voters In Play

“Haley’s momentum appears to have slowed,” observed New Hampshire Institute of Politics Executive Director Neil Levesque.

St. A's Poll: Trump Holding Lead Over Haley, But Christie Voters In Play
Bedford, NH|News|

Nikki Haley's Momentum Slows, Saint Anselm College Poll Finds

However, Haley will likely be the primary beneficiary of former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s exit from the #FITN2024 race.

Nikki Haley's Momentum Slows, Saint Anselm College Poll Finds
Portsmouth, NH|News|

UNH Poll Puts Haley In Striking Distance In Granite State

As one writer pointed out Tuesday morning, “It’s the first time I can recall: Haley + Christie > Trump in New Hampshire.”

UNH Poll Puts Haley In Striking Distance In Granite State
Bedford, NH|News|

Phillips, Williamson Debate In NH, But Real Targets Are Biden, DNC

McElveen asked the Democrats if they believed what the DNC was doing to the New Hampshire primary was “voter suppression.” Both said “Yes.”

Phillips, Williamson Debate In NH, But Real Targets Are Biden, DNC
Merrimack, NH|News|

Granite State Guru Week Two: Haley Has Major Heat, But Slim Hope

Polls, data, two weeks to go ... Finally, something new to talk about besides “T-R-U-know-who!”

Granite State Guru Week Two: Haley Has Major Heat, But Slim Hope
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Distant Dome: The New Hampshire Presidential Primary Is Different Now

Rayno: This year’s presidential run for the roses feels different than past races — with several candidates dropping out on the GOP side.

Distant Dome: The New Hampshire Presidential Primary Is Different Now
Concord, NH|News|

NH AG To DNC: ‘Meaningless’ Primary Comment Is ‘Voter Suppression’

The Democratic National Committee was sent a cease-and-desist order after the state party was warned about its delegate selection process.

NH AG To DNC: ‘Meaningless’ Primary Comment Is ‘Voter Suppression’
Nashua, NH|News|

Christie: If NH Backs Trump In FITN Primary, 'Then 'Live Free Or Die' Is Bull'

Chris Christie was in Hollis with a blunt message for Granite State Republicans: Dump Trump, or “Live Free or Die” is dead.

Christie: If NH Backs Trump In FITN Primary, 'Then 'Live Free Or Die' Is Bull'
Bedford, NH|News|

Podcast: Nikki Haley On Civil War Questions, Campaign Challenges In NH

Can she handle hard questions? Is she tough enough to be the GOP nominee and take on the overwhelming tide of negative press that'll follow?

Podcast: Nikki Haley On Civil War Questions, Campaign Challenges In NH
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Haley: Civil War Question Was By Democrat Plant

After backlash, former SC Gov. Nikki Haley fires back and claims the question was planted by Democrats who fear facing her in November.

Haley: Civil War Question Was By Democrat Plant
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It's 'Diner Table Economics!' With Vivek Ramaswamy: Watch

No “horserace politics,” no “politics of personality,” just a 25-minute conversation about jobs, inflation, taxes, and spending.

It's 'Diner Table Economics!' With Vivek Ramaswamy: Watch
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Keller @ Large: Nikki Haley Tries To Exploit Trump's Chaos As A Weakness

There's one weakness in Trump's appeal that's been evident since he first took office in 2017. "I hate the tweeting," said one fan.

Keller @ Large: Nikki Haley Tries To Exploit Trump's Chaos As A Weakness
Salem, NH|News|

Morse Makes It Official, Endorses Trump In FITN Primary

Former state Sen. Chuck Morse made it official Saturday, throwing his support behind former President Donald Trump at a Durham rally.

Morse Makes It Official, Endorses Trump In FITN Primary
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Trump Brings Spirit Of '16 To NH With Raucous Rally At UNH

The more than 4,000 Trump supporters at the Whittemore Center burst into rock concert-style screams when he took the stage Saturday.

Trump Brings Spirit Of '16 To NH With Raucous Rally At UNH
Manchester, NH|News|

Haley Rolls Out New NH Endorsements As Polls Show Closing Gap With Trump

“That's the fake news. There is no ‘surge,'” Trump said Saturday. But a new CBS News poll shows Haley moving from 11% to 29%.

Haley Rolls Out New NH Endorsements As Polls Show Closing Gap With Trump
Concord, NH|News|

Combative DeSantis Opens Fire On Haley, Trump In Concord Town Hall

“He didn't construct the wall in four years, he didn't drain the swamp, and he didn't do a lot of the things he [promised],” DeSantis said.

Combative DeSantis Opens Fire On Haley, Trump In Concord Town Hall
Merrimack, NH|News|

Blasek: Mamas For DeSantis Support Parental Rights

Former Merrimack state Rep: In the darkest days of the disastrous COVID response, the only beacon of light was shown by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Blasek: Mamas For DeSantis Support Parental Rights
Salem, NH|News|

Girard's Trump Endorsement Sparks Fight Inside NHGOP Women's Group

Elizabeth Girard, the former president of the NHFRW, is under fire for endorsing the former president while still seated as president.

Girard's Trump Endorsement Sparks Fight Inside NHGOP Women's Group
Londonderry, NH|News|

Despite Sununu Endorsing Rival, Christie Tells NH Voters 'I'm Not Going Anywhere'

The former NJ governor, in Londonderry, wasted no time wading into a thorny issue Democrats have used as a reliable rallying cry: Abortion.

Despite Sununu Endorsing Rival, Christie Tells NH Voters 'I'm Not Going Anywhere'
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Granite State Guru, Week Six: Report Card Time!

Former President Donald Trump has earned an “A,” grading the candidates’ performances, at the national level.

Granite State Guru, Week Six: Report Card Time!
Concord, NH|News|

NH Man Accused Of Threatening To Kill Vivek Ramaswamy, His Supporters

Tyler Anderson of Dover was accused of texting he'd “kill everyone” attending Ramaswamy’s Portsmouth event and have sex with their corpses.

NH Man Accused Of Threatening To Kill Vivek Ramaswamy, His Supporters
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Elizabeth Warren Says Trump Returning To White House 'Not Going To Happen'

"That's not going to happen, I feel pretty confident about this," she said.

Elizabeth Warren Says Trump Returning To White House 'Not Going To Happen'
Concord, NH|News|

Meet Minnesota Congressman Dean Phillips: A 'Longshot' Presidential Nominee

The Democratic presidential candidate Phillips hopes to shock the nation with a New Hampshire first-in-the-nation primary win on Jan 23.

Meet Minnesota Congressman Dean Phillips: A 'Longshot' Presidential Nominee
Merrimack, NH|News|

Granite State Guru, Week Seven: Trump's Lead Still Solid, But Haley Has Momentum

With 7 weeks to go, Gov. Chris Sununu continues to insist the election is in flux and #FITN2024 the voters aren't really engaged left.

Granite State Guru, Week Seven: Trump's Lead Still Solid, But Haley Has Momentum
Salem, NH|News|

Minutes From N.H., Biden Tells Mass. Dems If Trump Wasn't In Race, 'Not Sure I'd Be Running'

President Joe Biden made the statement to affluent Bay State donors at a campaign reception in Weston, Mass.

Minutes From N.H., Biden Tells Mass. Dems If Trump Wasn't In Race, 'Not Sure I'd Be Running'
Nashua, NH|News|

Ramaswamy NH Co-Chairman Continues Anti-Israel Attacks, Defends Protesters

2 months after the Oct. 7 attack, Hollis Republican Bruce Fenton went out of his way to defend anti-Israel protesters in Philadelphia.

Ramaswamy NH Co-Chairman Continues Anti-Israel Attacks, Defends Protesters
Manchester, NH|News|

It's ‘Diner Table Economics!' With Nikki Haley

No “horserace politics,” no “politics of personality,” just a 25-minute conversation about jobs, inflation, taxes, and spending.

It's ‘Diner Table Economics!' With Nikki Haley
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Eight Weeks And Counting: The Current State Of The 2024 FITN Primary

Eight more Tuesdays and it’s all over: Granite Staters will finally get to cast their ballots after 2 years of candidates campaigning.

Eight Weeks And Counting: The Current State Of The 2024 FITN Primary
Concord, NH|News|

Moffett: Nikki Haley, The Presidency And ‘Je Ne Sais Quoi’

Loudon state Rep: My strong sense was that we desperately need a fresh new face in the White House — a face not belonging to Trump or Biden.

Moffett: Nikki Haley, The Presidency And ‘Je Ne Sais Quoi’
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As Her Polls Pop, Haley Releases NH Convention Delegate Slate

Nikki Haley’s campaign has released the full slate of New Hampshire delegates who will represent her at the Republican National Convention.

As Her Polls Pop, Haley Releases NH Convention Delegate Slate
Concord, NH|News|

Sununu Campaigns With Haley At Hooksett Wedding Venue, But He's Not Ready To Commit

Gov. Chris Sununu campaigned with former Gov. Nikki Haley in Hooksett and Londonderry on Monday.

Sununu Campaigns With Haley At Hooksett Wedding Venue, But He's Not Ready To Commit