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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 our Biennial Committee Caucus, to be held on March 4 at 7 PM by Zoom only. To request a link, email us at [email protected]. At this meeting, we elect officers to serve for the next two years. All registered Democrats in the Town of Strafford are eligible to take part and vote. |
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Chairman's Corner
![]() Chair Elizabeth Callahan extends a warm welcome to all Democrats in Strafford. Independents who lean our way are always welcome. 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.
Redistricting in New Hampshire will occur in 2030, so the next two election cycles are especially important. 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! There has never been a more striking contrast between the priorities of Democrats and Republicans. Democrats stand strong for protecting women's rights, the environment, and a public education system that serves all children. We want to build a strong economy that benefits all Americans, not just the ultra rich. We know the importance of providing access to affordable housing, decent health care, and jobs that pay a living wage. We respect and cherish the diversity of our fellow Americans and welcome all to our meetings. Above all, we expect our government officials to support, not undermine, the institutions of democratic governance. If you share these values, you can find community in our committee. See you soon! Committee T-shirts are available for $15; email requests to [email protected]. Wear blue, vote blue! |
Candidates BreakfastIt was great to see everyone and hear from our hard-working House Candidates at this enjoyable event in October. Thanks to Kathy and John McGoldrick for hosting. Congratulations to candidates Heath Howard and Cassie Levesque, who were re-elected to the NH House. All of our candidates did an outstanding job!
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Local Democrats Rock!

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.
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
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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