Manchester Democrats

08/30/2026

The Voters’ Guide is here! Be sure to share and show where candidates stand on NH issues.

Manchester Polling Locations

07/22/2026

05/13/2026

Join us this evening at the CD-1 Forum hosted by Spill the Goods 603

Learn more: https://www.spillthegoods603.com/

04/26/2026

*****WARD 2 POLLING LOCATION CHANGE*****

After ongoing traffic issues, limited parking at Hillside Middle School, and feedback from voters and election officials, the City worked with Ward 2 Selectmen, Alderman Goonan, the School District, and the Secretary of State to find a better solution.

Starting with the 2026 election cycle, Ward 2 voting will take place at Smyth Road Elementary School (245 Bruce Road). The site offers better parking, safer traffic flow, and a layout capable of handling peak turnout—helping ensure a smoother, more accessible voting experience for everyone.

Primary Day: September 8, 2026
General Election: November 3, 2026

04/21/2026

NO PLACE FOR HATE IN THE GRANITE STATE.

The Legislative Administration Committee will be considering disciplinary action against Rep. Travis Corcoran (R) Weare, for posting his “final solution” antisemitic statement on X directed at a Jewish House member. This is not the first time Rep. Corcoran has posted controversial statements. Below are some news articles for context.

Note, Milford Rep. Vanessa Sheehan is Vice Chair of the Committee.

The public hearing on this matter will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, April 27 at 1 Granite Place in Concord.

The public will have an opportunity to sign in and/or testify in front of the committee to voice their views in this matter.

Otherwise, online testimony may be submitted by emailing the committee members. https://gc.nh.gov/house/committees/committeedetails.aspx?id=7

Related news articles:

https://www.keenesentinel.com/news/local/nh-rep-travis-corcoran-condemned-for-antisemitic-x-post/article_95c81cf8-1834-4bbf-87f2-9ecddbc887e4.html

https://www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2026-04-09/nhpolitics-nh-politics-travis-corcoran-house-legislature-review

https://newhampshirebulletin.com/2026/03/18/more-words-of-hate-in-new-hampshire-and-the-policies-to-match/

https://wmur.com/article/nh-house-speaker-lawmaker-comment-031126/70716139

https://indepthnh.org/2026/03/11/speaker-condemns-rep-corcoran-targeting-jewish-colleague-but-doesnt-sanction-him/

04/21/2026

Manchester Dems stepped up—and it shows 💙

Thanks to the generosity of our members, Manchester Democrats delivered food to help stock the Bob Fuller Food Pantry at the Manchester Welfare Department—supporting neighbors who need it most.

This is what community looks like: neighbors helping neighbors, showing up, and making sure no one is left behind.

New Hampshire Democratic Party

03/21/2026

Registration Link is in the comments!

10/22/2024

We are thrilled to announce Governor Josh Shapiro will be headlining the 2024 Countdown to Victory Dinner on October 30! Don’t miss this opportunity to support Manchester candidates just one last time ahead of Election Day November 5! Secure your spot today. https://secure.actblue.com/donate/countdown24

10/08/2024

As DHHS Commissioner, John Stephen Sugarcoats Disqualifying YDC Abuse Record by Boasting About Unused State Funds

On WMUR Close Up last month , John Stephen again claimed credit for mismanaging his budget as Commissioner of DHHS under Governor Craig Benson and once more failed to acknowledge that under his watch, countless juveniles were subject to horrific abuse at the now-John H. Sununu Youth Services Center.

The Portsmouth Herald reported that “In [Stephen’s] resignation letter, he took pride in returning $143 million unspent to the general fund.” Additionally, Stephen boasted in a letter to the editor at the Conway Daily Sun that “over my four years as commissioner, there were no budget shortfalls for DHHS. In fact, the department never asked for even a nickel in new taxpayer funds during my time there. The $143 million returned to the state taxpayers comes from audited figures from the department and outside auditors, and represents about $450 for a family of four New Hampshire residents.”

Meanwhile, the Youth Detention Center, now called the John H. Sununu Youth Services Center, was a hotbed of child abuse with seemingly no oversight by then-Commissioner Stephen and the effects are still being felt. Per NPR, “The allegations include hundreds of cases of assault and r**e that span over six decades.” NH Business Review notes that “From the 1980s into the early 2000s, complaints frequently arose concerning appalling conditions at the state-run facilities, but most of the serious child abuse was concealed from public view.” And now “close to 1,000 men and women have sued the state alleging physical, sexual or emotional abuse [at the YDC].”

“John Stephen’s conduct as Commissioner of DHHS has been nothing short of abhorrent – allowing abuse of this nature is not only devastating, it’s disqualifying,” said NHDP Chairman Ray Buckley. “Electing him to New Hampshire’s Executive Council, which plays a vital role overseeing our state government, would be a grave mistake. Granite Staters in District 4 want an Executive Councillor that is reliable – not a dishonest, con man who was asleep at the wheel while children were suffering.”
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