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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 at the Hill Library. All are welcome!
Please note: There is no regular committee meeting in July. Our Blueberry Festival planning committee will meet at Hill Library at 7 PM on Tuesday, July 7. Blueberry Festival: Saturday, July 25, from 2-4 PM at the Waldron Store. Enjoy blueberry treats, music and more. Meet the candidates. Games and crafts for the kids. * Calling all cooks to enter our blueberry bake-off competition. Adult and kids categories! * Come vote on your favorite! Take home a pie and a basket of berries. This is our big community event of the year, so come join the fun. |
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Enter our 2026 Summer Raffle!
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A fun way to support local Democrats! Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $20. Buy a ticket here. Every dollar we bring in helps elect Democrats in Strafford, Barrington, and other towns in Strafford County. Thanks for your support. We draw the winners on August 4. Look at these great prizes!
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Grand Prize: Two-night stay & 4-course dinner at Notchland Inn
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Chairman's Corner
Join us! Chair Elizabeth Callahan extends a warm welcome to all Democrats and Independents in Strafford. The best way to get connected with our committee is to come to our monthly meetings or get involved with the summer festival. Summer Fun! We are hosting our famous Blueberry Festival again this year on Saturday, July 25, from 2-4 PM at the Waldron Store. Get ready to eat pie and meet the candidates! Start perfecting those blueberry recipes for the bake-off competition! We'll have activities for kids and music for everyone. At our May meeting we hosted District 4 State Rep candidate Scott Shepard of Barrington, a retired research scientist. In April we heard from two other District 4 State Rep candidates, Virginia Schonwald and Kimberly McGlinchey. Both expressed strong support for public education and other resources that rural communities like Strafford rely on. It would be wonderful to elect all three of these strong Democratic candidates in November! Watch for more background on after official signups in June. Public Education at Risk: We've learned a lot this year about disruptive Republican-backed proposals promoting open enrollment in public schools. These measures would force Strafford taxpayers to pay tuition for sending students out of district if parents request it, and prohibit local districts from setting limits on the number of students they accept from outside. This could significantly strain local school budgets and increase our property taxes. Yikes! The Fight to Protect Voter Data: The NH Federal District Court has ruled that Bob Perry of Strafford, and three others, may formally participate as intervenors in the lawsuit brought by the Trump administration against the State of New Hampshire based on the state's continuing refusal to hand over voter information to the Trump administration. Voter information contains personal information of the voter, including partial social security numbers, birthdates, addresses, party affiliation, drivers' license numbers and more. Misuse of this information, whether directly or indirectly, could lead to targeting of voters. Current Democratic Legislators: Our two Democratic representatives, Heath Howard: ([email protected]) and Cassie Levesque ([email protected]) are actively working at the State House in Concord to protect your interests. Nice job, Heath and Cassie! Stay Connected: Get news from the Strafford Town Democrats by emailing your contact info to [email protected]. |
Voting Laws Changing!Victory for Democracy: A federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire has permanently blocked enforcement of HB 1569, the sweeping 2024 law that imposed some of the most restrictive voter registration requirements in the country. Read press release from Open Democracy.
Know your rights: Prepare well in advance for upcoming elections. Contact your municipal election clerk to determine you remain on the voter rolls; ask what additional documents you might need; how to vote absentee. Don’t wait. Read more from Bob Perry.
Your Trusted Local ResourceThe Strafford Town Democrats are committed to providing a trusted local connection you can rely on for honest perspectives and information.
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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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