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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 at 7 PM at the Hill Library on Tuesday, October 1. Don't miss the Strafford County Democrats "Taste Global, Vote Local" event - 9/28 from 1-4 p.m. at the American Legion in Rollinsford. Join us for a Meet the Candidates Breakfast in Strafford on Saturday, October 5, from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. RSVP to [email protected]. |
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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 welcome, too!
We have a great chance coming up soon to talk to our all four of our State Rep candidates in person. Everyone is invited to join us for a Meet the Candidates Breakfast in Strafford on Saturday, October 5, from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. Come enjoy brunch and camaraderie as we support the Democratic team. RSVP to [email protected] and we will follow up with details. Get involved! So much is at stake as we continue to educate voters and protect democracy. So many ways to help!
Committee T-shirts are available for $15; email requests to [email protected]. Wear blue, vote blue! |
2024 Blueberry FestivalThe highlight of the summer was our big community event, the Strafford Blueberry Festival, with music, blueberry treats, local artisans, and a lively bake-off. It was a great chance to meet our Democratic candidates and raise resources to boost Democrats in the tough races this fall. A big thanks to all who entered, cooked for the bake sale, picked blueberries, and helped out in a thousand ways to make this event our most successful ever.
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Local Democrats Rock!
Adam Mulholland, Rep. Cassie Levesque, Rep. Heath Howard, Kim McGlinchey
Check out our strong slate of Democratic candidates running for State Representative on our State Rep page. Strafford votes for four House seats. Two of our current Reps are running for re-election in District 4, which includes Strafford and Barrington: Heath Howard and Cassandra Levesque have made their mark as effective Democratic voices in Concord. Adam Mulholland, a US Air Force veteran from Barrington, is running for the third District 4 seat. As Strafford County Chair Walt King says, with these great candidates, "We are poised to sweep District 4 into the Democratic column."
The fourth House seat is District 18, which includes the towns of Strafford, Barrington, New Durham and Middleton. The Democratic candidate for State Rep in District 18 is Kim McGlinchey of Strafford, an education administrator.
On the ticket for State Senate in District 6, we have John Ceskavich of Strafford, a retired Raytheon engineer. His top priorities are maintaining and improving access to family planning services and helping the state prepare for climate change. Learn more on our State Senate page.
We also have an exciting candidate for Executive Council. Jim O'Connell of Manchester is running to bring practical leadership to Concord to protect reproductive freedom, safeguard public education against extremists, and bring people together.
The fourth House seat is District 18, which includes the towns of Strafford, Barrington, New Durham and Middleton. The Democratic candidate for State Rep in District 18 is Kim McGlinchey of Strafford, an education administrator.
On the ticket for State Senate in District 6, we have John Ceskavich of Strafford, a retired Raytheon engineer. His top priorities are maintaining and improving access to family planning services and helping the state prepare for climate change. Learn more on our State Senate page.
We also have an exciting candidate for Executive Council. Jim O'Connell of Manchester is running to bring practical leadership to Concord to protect reproductive freedom, safeguard public education against extremists, and bring people together.
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"Poised to Win" - Message from Walt King
We are very close to winning a majority in the NH House, and Representative Heath Howard, from Strafford, is one of our key Reps who we have to re-elect to do this. His victory in 2022 surprised Republicans, who were expected to win at least 2 of the 3 seats in District 4 (Strafford & Barrington). Heath, along with Representative Cassandra Levesque and first-time candidate Adam Mulholland of Barrington, are poised to sweep District 4 into the Democratic column. Another exciting new candidate is Kim McGlinchey who is running in House District 18 (Barrington, Middleton, New Durham, Strafford). -- Walt King, Chair, Strafford County Democrats |
Help Out at the Rochester Campaign Office
Next time you're in Rochester, stop by the Democratic Combined Campaign office at 664 Columbus Ave., Suite 2. Lots of helping hands are needed to staff the office and connect with voters by canvassing, driving canvassers, and phone banking. Contact Isaac Handy at [email protected] Current office hours in Rochester: 10-8 on Tues, Wed, Thurs 10-6 Friday; 9-6 Saturday, 11-7 Sunday Closed Mondays (until October) |
Thank you for supporting our Summer Raffle!
Congratulations to the lucky winners in our summer raffle. Your support helped us raise critical funds to boost Democratic candidates in our town and county. Thank you! Following are the winners:
Congratulations to the lucky winners in our summer raffle. Your support helped us raise critical funds to boost Democratic candidates in our town and county. Thank you! Following are the winners:
- Two nights at the Notchland Inn - won by Jennifer Snow of Strafford
- Yukon Solo smokeless firepit - won by Linda Rhodes of Durham
- Relaxing hour at Kriya Touch Massage - won by Frances Soucy of Rochester
- Blueberry Gift Basket - won by Liz Mason of Strafford
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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