Joyce Craig concedes to Kelly Ayotte in NH governor’s race

read more…: Joyce Craig concedes to Kelly Ayotte in NH governor’s race

Shortly after Chris Pappas announced his victory on Tuesday, New Hampshire Democratic gubernatorial candidate Joyce Craig took assembled Democrats a the Puritan Conference Center in the opposite direction, congratulating Republican opponent Kelly Ayotte on her expected triumph in what had been the most contested gubernatorial contest in the country.

Manchester residents voice mixed views on Ayotte campaign ads featuring the Queen City

read more…: Manchester residents voice mixed views on Ayotte campaign ads featuring the Queen City

As the campaign to see who will become New Hampshire’s next governor comes to a close, New Hampshire’s largest city has become a focal point in the campaign, leading local leaders to have differing opinions on what that exactly means for the reputation of Manchester in the eyes of other Granite Staters.

Housing, taxes, rail among hot topics for Ayotte, Craig

read more…: Housing, taxes, rail among hot topics for Ayotte, Craig

As election day draws near, more people like Martin and Urban already know who they’re voting for on Nov. 5. Others remain undecided, which is why Craig, the former mayor of Manchester, and Ayotte, a former U.S. Senator, doubled down on policy points and lobbed attacks at each other on the debate stage at Saint Anselm College Thursday.

The Soapbox: Double standards in pay raise politics and why Ayotte’s critique of Craig rings hollow

read more…: The Soapbox: Double standards in pay raise politics and why Ayotte’s critique of Craig rings hollow

The charter revision was never adopted, but the city’s Board of Mayor and Alderman did subsequently approve a long-overdue salary bump for the person who captured the mayoralty in 2023, a bit of nuance the Ayotte campaign fails to note in its TV spot, thereby intentionally creating the false impression that Craig was feathering her own nest despite never receiving a raise as mayor.

Facing a potential 2025 budget shortfall, Craig, Kelly avoid specifics in debate

read more…: Facing a potential 2025 budget shortfall, Craig, Kelly avoid specifics in debate

Joyce Craig and Kelly Ayotte made many economic differences between them clear during a debate Tuesday. Ayotte, the Republican gubernatorial nominee, applauded the elimination of the interest and dividends tax next year, while Craig, the Democratic nominee, said the cut, passed by lawmakers, amounted to a tax cut for the wealthy. 

Craig and Donchess call out Ayotte for ad featuring ‘Moms 4 Liberty’ supporter

read more…: Craig and Donchess call out Ayotte for ad featuring ‘Moms 4 Liberty’ supporter

Democratic candidate for governor and former Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig and current Nashua Mayor Jim Donchess have often joined together to tackle issues facing their respective cities. On Thursday they joined together to call attention to a supporter of Republican candidate Kelly Ayotte who appears in her campaign ads.