New Hampshire History

A record 13 women will be governors next year after New Hampshire elected Kelly Ayotte

The election of Republican Kelly Ayotte as New Hampshire's governor means 13 women will serve as a state's chief executive next year, breaking the record of 12 set after the 2022 elections. Governors hold powerful sway in American politics,

New York Post · 23h

13 women to serve as US governors next year in new record high following historic election cycle

Kelly Ayotte’s win in New Hampshire, which was called by the Associated Press on Monday, toppled the previous high as the Republican is set to become the next governor of the Granite State

LA Times on MSN · 3d

A record 13 women will be governors next year — 'still underrepresentation'

A record 13 women will serve as governor next year, breaking the record set in 2023. Two women vied in the New Hampshire race that set the new record.

Boise State Public Radio · 3d

13 states will have women governors next year, a new record

Republican Kelly Ayotte's victory in New Hampshire will bring the total number of women holding governor’s offices to 13 — surpassing the previous high of 12 set in 2023.

What is New Hampshire midnight voting? The history of one town's quirky tradition

The tradition of midnight voting started in Dixville Notch in 1960 after town moderator Neil Tillotson campaigned for the New ...

New Hampshire Public Radio12d

A NH librarian's guide to discovering local history through gravestones

In “The Beginner’s Guide to Cemetery Sleuthing,” Erin Moulton decodes recurring symbols found on old gravestones and gives ...

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Situated Between Idyllic Lakes Is An Unbelievably Charming New Hampshire Town Full Of Activities

New Hampshire is home to an array of wonderful travel destinations ... This pretty East Coast state, considered the ...

Vulnerable Democrats ousted as NH Republicans retain control of State House

Rochester Republican Sam Farrington's win over incumbent Rep. Chuck Grassie is one example of a vulnerable Democrat losing.

NBC Los Angeles6d

8 women who made history in the 2024 election: ‘It's humbling to win'

Here are 8 women who made history with their election wins: Democrat Angela Alsobrooks, 53, is the first Black woman to ...

7don MSN

The first Election Day result was in a small New Hampshire town with just six voters. Here’s how it went

The midnight voting tradition began as a way to accommodate rail workers who had to start their shifts before the polls opened ...

10hon MSN

Meet the history-makers of the 2024 elections

TX-32: Democrat Julie Johnson will be the first out LGBTQ person elected to Congress from Texas, CNN projects, winning the open race for the state’s 32nd Congressional District. Johnson, a state ...

6don MSN

New Hampshire keeps all-Democratic delegation with Pappas, Goodlander wins in US House races

Pappas, who considers himself a pragmatic voice in Washington, touted his support from women, veterans and the U.S. Chamber ...

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