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The Strafford Town Democratic Committee is your local resource for helping elect Democrats in New Hampshire. We meet at 7 PM on first Tuesdays.
Our next meeting will be Tuesday, April 1, at 7 PM at the Hill Library or by Zoom (email us at [email protected] for link). Your voice matters in local elections in Strafford!
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Chairman's Corner
Chair Elizabeth Callahan extends a warm welcome to all Democrats and Independents in Strafford. Your Democratic Committee is here for you as a gathering place, a community that cares about truth and justice, a source for information and action.
Congratulations to the slate of committee officers elected in March: Chair Elizabeth Callahan, Vice Chair Kathy McGoldrick, Secretary Irene Grand, Treasurer Carol Perry, and Delegate-at-Large Sharon Omand. We thank these dedicated members for taking on leadership positions. They will serve for two years. Never has there been a more important time to get involved with your local Democratic Committee. The destructive policies of the Republican party are decimating the institutions of our country and state. They are undermining the values of freedom, democracy, and basic decency. Democrats continue to stand strong for protecting women's rights, safeguarding our fragile environment, and providing a public education system that serves all children. Our goal is a strong economy that benefits all Americans, not just the ultra rich. An important part of that strength is access to affordable housing, quality health care, and jobs that pay a living wage. We will always respect and cherish the diversity of our fellow Americans. Above all, we expect our elected officials to support the institutions of democratic governance. To follow the rule of law. To respect individual liberties. If you share these values, you can find community in our committee. All are welcome to our meetings. Redistricting happens in New Hampshire in 2030. That means the next two election cycles are especially important at the state level. If we can gain ground in the NH House and Senate, we will have a chance to correct the gerrymandered districts that give Republican candidates an unfair advantage. Get active in your local Democratic Committee and help make it happen! Committee T-shirts are available for $15; email requests to [email protected]. Wear blue, vote blue! |
Candidates Breakfast
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Local Democrats Rock!
Adam Mulholland, Rep. Cassie Levesque, Rep. Heath Howard, Kim McGlinchey
Thank you, dedicated House candidates! Congratulations to our two current Democratic Representatives who were re-elected in District 4, which includes Strafford and Barrington: Heath Howard and Cassandra Levesque have made their mark as effective Democratic voices in Concord. We are glad you will be there to represent us!
In his first run for office, Air Force veteran Adam Mulholland of Barrington ran a strong campaign for the third House seat in District 4. And education administrator Kim McGlinchey of Strafford made a good showing in the larger State Rep District 18, which covers the towns of Strafford, Barrington, New Durham and Middleton. These two excellent Democratic candidates did not prevail this time around, but we are so proud of the work they did and the principles they stand for.
In his first run for office, Air Force veteran Adam Mulholland of Barrington ran a strong campaign for the third House seat in District 4. And education administrator Kim McGlinchey of Strafford made a good showing in the larger State Rep District 18, which covers the towns of Strafford, Barrington, New Durham and Middleton. These two excellent Democratic candidates did not prevail this time around, but we are so proud of the work they did and the principles they stand for.
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Blueberry Festival & Raffle Thanks
Thanks to everyone who supported our 2024 Strafford Blueberry Festival. It was a great chance to meet our Democratic candidates and raise resources to boost Democrats in the tough races last fall. We also appreciated support from throughout the county for our summer raffle. These events raised critical funds for our candidates. Thank you! |
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Listen and Learn
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Learn how to use the General Court website to register support of or opposition to bills in the Legislature:
To watch this presentation, select the following link and enter the passcode ChWq1H+V from the Zoom screen. Watch Brian Beihl of Open Democracy Action explain how to register your views on State Legislation. |
Watch Andru Volinsky talk about school funding & property tax here. Volinsky was the lead attorney in the landmark Claremont school funding case. Citizens of towns like Strafford need to understand how the current school funding system imposes inequities on students, property taxpayers, and the economies of local communities.
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Olivia Zink, Executive Director of Open Democracy, introduced our committee to this grassroots organization working in New Hampshire to create an open, accountable, and trusted democratic government free from the corrupting influence of big-money politics. Watch Olivia's presentation on Youtube.
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