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NH Election Law Status Presented at Americans for Tax Reform Meeting
GST Chairman Ray Chadwick reviewed NH Election Laws for Americans for Tax Reform. Following is his presentation at the Americans for Tax Reform Right of Center Meeting Wednesday 6/10/20....
Non resident voters? How about non-resident NH Legislators?
We all know that before HB1264 and SB3, NH laws allowed residents of other states to vote in NH. NH is unique in doing so as 49 states and DC require voters to be residents and prove they are. Out of state residents registering on election day and then voting in NH...
GST Chairman Discusses GST History and NH Election Law Status
GST Chairman Ray Chadwick appeared recently with Carl Seidel on The People's View. Thanks to Host Carl Seidel and Nashua Community TV for sharing this Zoom interview done on 6/1/20. Topics discussed included: The impact of the Covid pandemic on the state and its...
Hear a Status Report on the Select Committee on 2020 Emergency Election Support.
In the GST Zoom Conference, Rep. Barbara Griffin reported the status of the Select Committee. (Click here) for information on the formation and charter of the Select Committee. Select Committee member Rep. Griffin reported that: The Committee is advisory only. Final...
What is the Select Committee on 2020 Emergency Election Support Doing?
You're invited to a Zoom Conference Wednesday 6/3/20 to hear what the Select Committee is up to. We've previously reported (click here) on the formation and charter of the Select Committee. Select Committee member Rep. Barbara Griffin of Goffstown will be our...
Sorry, Twitter, but Trump Is Right About Mail-In Ballots
Michael Graham commented on "Mail-in Voting" in the NH Journal May 27, 2020. His remarks are presented below with his permission. Click here to read them on line....
Select Committee: Make Voting Safer or Restructure Elections?
Secretary of State Gardner Announced a Select Committee on 2020 Emergency Election Support Click go to the Select Committee page at the Secretary of State Website. The committee, announced April 27, 2020, is tasked to advise on use of federal CARES Act funds to:...
Give Thanks on Memorial Day
Remember Our Military on Memorial Day We owe a great debt to those who have kept us free. Those willing to give up all of their tomorrows so that we can enjoy today. As a nation, we are very fortunate for brave men and women willing to step up and defend our freedom....
Democrats Cut State Funding for Defending Against their Lawsuits
The NH Democrat Party and allies sued the State to overturn HB 1264 and SB 3. The State's Attorney General has the constitutional duty to defend the state and it’s laws. That includes laws passed by previous legislatures, including election laws enacted by SB 3 and HB...
Democrats Drive-By Voting Lawsuit Runs out of Gas
The NH Democrat Party has Dropped their Lawsuit against HB 1264. Before House Bill (HB) 1264, NH was the only state that allowed voting by residents of other states. The bill re-defined residency to close the loophole allowing residents of other states to vote here....