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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. Note change for November below. November Social: Join us at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 5, at Nippo Lake Restaurant, 88 Stagecoach Road, Barrington. All are welcome! October 18 No Kings Rallies - See Chairman's corner. |
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Chairman's Corner
Chair Elizabeth Callahan extends a warm welcome to all Democrats and Independents in Strafford. Our tent also has plenty of room for thoughtful Republicans who are concerned by what is going on in our country. We hope to see you at our social gathering November 5 at 6 PM at Nippo Lake Restaurant. This is a great chance to connect with your Strafford neighbors, learn about what is going on, and find out how you can get involved. No Kings Rallies: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Issue Update: We had a good turnout in October for “Slay the Dragon,” a timely movie that looks at how electoral maps are redrawn to benefit the party in power. We commend Governor Ayotte for standing up to President Trump and not agreeing to his plan to redistrict New Hampshire. Kudos also goes out to Secretary of State David Scanlan, who refused to release protected voter information to the Trump administration, including partial Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, and birth dates; by New Hampshire statute, all of this information is to be kept confidential. At our September meeting, we got an update on the work of the NH Alliance for Immigration and Refugees. Another local grassroots group called Do Not Turn on Us is helping to educate members of the National Guard about their rights and responsibilities. There's so much to keep up on! 2026 Election - We were also happy to hear from two Democratic candidates who will be running for State Representative next year:
With so much happening right now, it's good to know you have a local Democratic connection to rely on. You can count on us to stand strong for protecting our right to free speech and fair elections, safeguarding our fragile environment, and ensuring that public education serves all our children. We understand that a strong economy includes access to affordable housing, quality health care, and jobs that pay a living wage. We respect and cherish the diversity of our fellow Americans. Above all, we expect our elected officials to support the institutions of democratic governance and follow the rule of law. If these issues resonate with you, you are not alone. We are committed to providing straightforward information from local sources. Come join forces with like-minded individuals who care about democracy. Looking ahead, 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! |
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Family Fun Day Thanks
It was great to see everyone who turned out for an afternoon of family fun at our August event. Magician Wayne Moulton was a big hit. The kids had a blast. And we loved getting to know a new generation of Strafford citizens. This gathering was made possible through the efforts of organizer Regina Flynn and others on the committee. Thank you!
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Summer Raffle WinnersHeartfelt thanks to everyone who pitched in to make our summer raffle a big success! Every dollar will support our work electing Democrats. Congratulations to the lucky winners:
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Local Democrats Rock!
Adam Mulholland, Rep. Cassie Levesque, Rep. Heath Howard, Kim McGlinchey
Congratulations to our two Democratic Representatives who were re-elected in 2024: Heath Howard and Cassandra Levesque have made their mark as effective Democratic voices in Concord. We are so glad you are there to stand strong for Democratic values!
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 last fall. Kim McGlinchey of Strafford also made a good showing in the larger State Rep District 18, which covers the towns of Strafford, Barrington, New Durham and Middleton. We are grateful to these thoughtful, experienced Democratic candidates for the time and effort they put into running for office to serve their community.
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 last fall. Kim McGlinchey of Strafford also made a good showing in the larger State Rep District 18, which covers the towns of Strafford, Barrington, New Durham and Middleton. We are grateful to these thoughtful, experienced Democratic candidates for the time and effort they put into running for office to serve their community.
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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