New Hampshire Has Issues

Whether you view yourself as a straight ticket voter, a ticket splitter, or a secret third thing - this episode is for you. Remember: your November 3, 2026 New Hampshire ballot probably has TWO SIDES. Make sure to turn your ballot over - you might even want to start at the end with Question 2 and work your way UP.

Not sure what Question 2 is? Listen to last week's episode of New Hampshire Has Issues!

Links:

• View your sample ballot (NH Secretary of State)
• Split decisions: NH election outcomes could hinge on voters who cross party lines (NHPR)
• Voter information lookup (NH Secretary of State): Check your voter registration here!
• Voting in New Hampshire (Campaign for Voting Rights)

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What’s that question on the back of your New Hampshire ballot asking about your school budget? 

In this episode, Liz pulls clips from public hearings and school board meetings in Londonderry, Bedford, and ConVal to explain what Question 2 is (though you might hear it referred to as HB 1300), what it takes to pass, and what school boards say they’d have to cut. 

Liz also explains fixed and variable costs using a household budget, though still doesn't love that type of comparison.

BIG shout out to each community's/school district's public access livestream!

Previous and very relevant episode of New Hampshire Has Issues: "School Budgets, Property Taxes, and One Question with Alex Tilsley" from August 4, 2026

Links:

• Sample ballot for the 2026 election (NH Secretary of State) <-- find Question 2 on your community's ballot!
• Londonderry School District public hearing on Question 2 (YouTube)
• Bedford School Board public hearing on Question 2 (Bedford TV)
• ConVal School Board meeting (YouTube, starts at 1:23:25)
• Londonderry School District warns it could face $2 million shortfall after November election (WMUR)
• Londonderry schools could face $2 million in cuts under tax cap, officials say (Union Leader)
• Ayotte signs bill to put local school tax cap question on November ballot (NHPR)
• Question 2: HB 1300 on the Ballot (Reaching Higher NH)
• Voter information lookup (NH Secretary of State): Check your voter registration here!
• Voting in New Hampshire (Campaign for Voting Rights)

Your homework:

1. Flip your ballot over on Nov. 3. Question 2 is (likely) on the back.
2. Not registered? You can register at your polling place on Election Day. Check your registration at app.sos.nh.gov.
3. Go to a hearing if your town is holding one. If not, ask your school board to.

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Vicky and Liz implore you: PLEASE EXERCISE (your right to vote). 

Vicky shares with Liz what a supervisor of the checklist is, what checklist she is the supervisor of, how to register to vote, how the town clerk does not go BEEP BOOP BEEP to register someone, and how an individual might be removed from the voter rolls. 

Remember: you are eligible to vote in New Hampshire if (1) you are a US citizen, (2) you will be 18 years or older on or before Election Day, and (3) New Hampshire is your home. You can register on Election Day - or before! 

What to bring to register to vote:

You need to prove four things: 1. identity; 2. age; 3. domicile (where you lay your head at night); 4. citizenship. A current New Hampshire driver's license covers the first three, as long as the address is correct. It does NOT cover citizenship. For proof of citizenship: You can bring a passport, birth certificate, or naturalization papers with you - OR you can sign a legal affidavit to attest your U.S. citizenship. More info in the links below.

This episode pairs well with Voting UPDATE with McKenzie Taylor - Minisode from June 9, 2026.

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Links:

• Voter information lookup (NH Secretary of State): Check your voter registration here!
• Press release: annual checklist verification process (NH Secretary of State)
• Sample ballot for the 2026 election (NH Secretary of State)
• Find your town / city clerk's information and your polling location (NH Secretary of State)
• Voting in New Hampshire (Campaign for Voting Rights)
• New Hampshire law requires annual voter roll cleaning before September primary (The Keene Sentinel)
• After court ruling, here’s what Granite Staters need to register to vote (NH Bulletin)
• Ahead of midterms, federal court strikes down NH proof-of-citizenship voter registration law (NH Bulletin)
• Cost of Voting and the NH Voting Paradox (UNH Carsey School)

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Do children in New Hampshire have a constitutional right to a public education? The State of New Hampshire is currently asking its Supreme Court to say...nope. 

In this episode, Liz talks with Zack Sheehan, executive director of the NH School Funding Fairness Project, about thirty years of school funding lawsuits (Claremont, ConVal, and Rand), the state's appeal asking the court to throw out the Claremont decisions entirely, and what all of it could mean for you and your community.

Strong recommendation: make an apple crisp while you listen (need a recipe?). 

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This episode pairs well with...

• "Making School Funding Fair (and why it's not yet) with Zack Sheehan," May 2025
• "School Budgets, Property Taxes, and One Question with Alex Tilsley," August 2026
• "Property Taxes (ever heard of them?) with Phil Sletten," April 2026
• "The ABCs of EFAs (School Vouchers) with Christina Pretorius," June 2025

Links: 

• NH School Funding Fairness Project
• Objecting to ConVal decision, House Republicans vote down school funding bill (NH Bulletin)
• New Hampshire’s effort to overturn the Claremont school funding rulings, explained (NH Bulletin)
• Supreme Court Will Not Reconsider Justice Donovan’s Decision to Sit on Rand Education Case Appeal (InDepthNH)
• Three N.H. Supreme Court justices worked to keep chief's disciplinary proceedings confidential before his resignation Boston Globe
• NH Supreme Court delays argument in case after attorney raises ethics concerns (NHPR)
• NH Supreme Court rules statewide education tax is constitutional (NHPR)
• Superior court judge again finds NH school funding model unconstitutional (NH Bulletin)
• HB 1815 bill text, as enacted

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If you throw a seltzer can into a blue recycling bin in New Hampshire...where does it go? 

In this episode, Liz talks with Andrea Folsom, the executive director at NH Recycles, about all things recycling (and a little bit trash). Liz vaguely remembers needing to recycle things as a youngster that had a "1" or a "2" on them, but wonders if that was a dream. 

*Batteries Included*

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Links:

• NH Recycles
• Solid Waste Safety Toolkit
• Batteries Toolkit
• Recycling 101 Presentation
• North Country: Let's Recycle Right!
• 2026 NH Solid Waste Legislative Session Recap
• Future New Hampshire landfills could face stricter siting process under new law (NH Bulletin)
• "Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout Would Not Take the Garbage Out," Shel Silverstein

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Every day this week, Liz interviews a candidate running in the Democratic Primary for the 1st Congressional District in New Hampshire. 

Today's guest is Christian Urrutia! 

CD1 Minisode rules and questions are below these very important links about voting in New Hampshire. The NH State Primary is on Tuesday, September 8! 

NH Has Issues does not make endorsements. Neither does Liz Canada! But Liz encourages everyone to do their research on who to vote for - and make sure to vote in both September and November. For more details about these CD1 primary episodes, make sure to listen to the Primary Prep episode from Sunday, 8/16.

Links:

• Voting in New Hampshire (NH Campaign for Voting Rights)
• Check your voter registration (NH Secretary of State)
• Find your polling location (NH Secretary of State)
• See a sample ballot (NH Secretary of State)

Schedule of CD1 Candidate Minisodes:

• Monday, 8/17: Carleigh Beriont
• Tuesday, 8/18: Sarah Chadzynski
• Wednesday, 8/19: Stefany Shaheen
• Thursday, 8/20: Maura Sullivan
• Friday, 8/21: Christian Urrutia

The NH Has Issues (Liz) Rules for these CD1 candidate interviews and minisodes: 

1. Three minutes per answer, just like how Liz gets 3 minutes at the State House in a public hearing. Yes, there will be follow-up questions!
2. No negative talk about any other candidates.

The three questions Liz asks each of the candidates (*they received the first two in advance*):

1. What's your best pitch for why someone should vote for YOU in the CD1 primary on Tuesday, September 8?
2. This podcast is called NH Has Issues - so what is THE issue you're ready to tackle if you're elected?
3. What do you wish people knew about you that doesn't fit into campaign mailers/ads/websites/social media? Who are you as a person?

Support the show

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Get your NH Has Issues merch! Perfect conversation starters!

New Hampshire Has Issues is generously sponsored by Seacoast Soils, an organic compost and topsoil provider for New Hampshire, Maine, and Northeast Massachusetts. Visit their website at www.seacoastsoil.com!

Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here.

Every day this week, Liz interviews a candidate running in the Democratic Primary for the 1st Congressional District in New Hampshire. 

Today's guest is Maura Sullivan!

CD1 Minisode rules and questions are below these very important links about voting in New Hampshire. The NH State Primary is on Tuesday, September 8! 

NH Has Issues does not make endorsements. Neither does Liz Canada! But Liz encourages everyone to do their research on who to vote for - and make sure to vote in both September and November. For more details about these CD1 primary episodes, make sure to listen to the Primary Prep episode from Sunday, 8/16.

Links:

• Voting in New Hampshire (NH Campaign for Voting Rights)
• Check your voter registration (NH Secretary of State)
• Find your polling location (NH Secretary of State)
• See a sample ballot (NH Secretary of State)

Schedule of CD1 Candidate Minisodes:

• Monday, 8/17: Carleigh Beriont
• Tuesday, 8/18: Sarah Chadzynski
• Wednesday, 8/19: Stefany Shaheen
• Thursday, 8/20: Maura Sullivan
• Friday, 8/21: Christian Urrutia

The NH Has Issues (Liz) Rules for these CD1 candidate interviews and minisodes: 

1. Three minutes per answer, just like how Liz gets 3 minutes at the State House in a public hearing. Yes, there will be follow-up questions!
2. No negative talk about any other candidates.

The three questions Liz asks each of the candidates (*they received the first two in advance*):

1. What's your best pitch for why someone should vote for YOU in the CD1 primary on Tuesday, September 8?
2. This podcast is called NH Has Issues - so what is THE issue you're ready to tackle if you're elected?
3. What do you wish people knew about you that doesn't fit into campaign mailers/ads/websites/social media? Who are you as a person?

Support the show

Subscribe to NH Has Issues Substack

Get your NH Has Issues merch! Perfect conversation starters!

New Hampshire Has Issues is generously sponsored by Seacoast Soils, an organic compost and topsoil provider for New Hampshire, Maine, and Northeast Massachusetts. Visit their website at www.seacoastsoil.com!

Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here.

Every day this week, Liz interviews a candidate running in the Democratic Primary for the 1st Congressional District in New Hampshire. 

Today's guest is Stefany Shaheen!

CD1 Minisode rules and questions are below these very important links about voting in New Hampshire. The NH State Primary is on Tuesday, September 8! 

NH Has Issues does not make endorsements. Neither does Liz Canada! But Liz encourages everyone to do their research on who to vote for - and make sure to vote in both September and November. For more details about these CD1 primary episodes, make sure to listen to the Primary Prep episode from Sunday, 8/16.

Links:

• Voting in New Hampshire (NH Campaign for Voting Rights)
• Check your voter registration (NH Secretary of State)
• Find your polling location (NH Secretary of State)
• See a sample ballot (NH Secretary of State)

Schedule of CD1 Candidate Minisodes:

• Monday, 8/17: Carleigh Beriont
• Tuesday, 8/18: Sarah Chadzynski
• Wednesday, 8/19: Stefany Shaheen
• Thursday, 8/20: Maura Sullivan
• Friday, 8/21: Christian Urrutia

The NH Has Issues (Liz) Rules for these CD1 candidate interviews and minisodes: 

1. Three minutes per answer, just like how Liz gets 3 minutes at the State House in a public hearing. Yes, there will be follow-up questions!
2. No negative talk about any other candidates.

The three questions Liz asks each of the candidates (*they received the first two in advance*):

1. What's your best pitch for why someone should vote for YOU in the CD1 primary on Tuesday, September 8?
2. This podcast is called NH Has Issues - so what is THE issue you're ready to tackle if you're elected?
3. What do you wish people knew about you that doesn't fit into campaign mailers/ads/websites/social media? Who are you as a person?

Support the show

Subscribe to NH Has Issues Substack

Get your NH Has Issues merch! Perfect conversation starters!

New Hampshire Has Issues is generously sponsored by Seacoast Soils, an organic compost and topsoil provider for New Hampshire, Maine, and Northeast Massachusetts. Visit their website at www.seacoastsoil.com!

Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here.

Every day this week, Liz interviews a candidate running in the Democratic Primary for the 1st Congressional District in New Hampshire. 

Today's guest is Sarah Chadzynski! 

CD1 Minisode rules and questions are below these very important links about voting in New Hampshire. The NH State Primary is on Tuesday, September 8! 

NH Has Issues does not make endorsements. Neither does Liz Canada! But Liz encourages everyone to do their research on who to vote for - and make sure to vote in both September and November. For more details about these CD1 primary episodes, make sure to listen to the Primary Prep episode from Sunday, 8/16.

Links:

• Voting in New Hampshire (NH Campaign for Voting Rights)
• Check your voter registration (NH Secretary of State)
• Find your polling location (NH Secretary of State)
• See a sample ballot (NH Secretary of State)

Schedule of CD1 Candidate Minisodes:

• Monday, 8/17: Carleigh Beriont
• Tuesday, 8/18: Sarah Chadzynski
• Wednesday, 8/19: Stefany Shaheen
• Thursday, 8/20: Maura Sullivan
• Friday, 8/21: Christian Urrutia

The NH Has Issues (Liz) Rules for these CD1 candidate interviews and minisodes: 

1. Three minutes per answer, just like how Liz gets 3 minutes at the State House in a public hearing. Yes, there will be follow-up questions!
2. No negative talk about any other candidates.

The three questions Liz asks each of the candidates (*they received the first two in advance*):

1. What's your best pitch for why someone should vote for YOU in the CD1 primary on Tuesday, September 8?
2. This podcast is called NH Has Issues - so what is THE issue you're ready to tackle if you're elected?
3. What do you wish people knew about you that doesn't fit into campaign mailers/ads/websites/social media? Who are you as a person?

Support the show

Subscribe to NH Has Issues Substack

Get your NH Has Issues merch! Perfect conversation starters!

New Hampshire Has Issues is generously sponsored by Seacoast Soils, an organic compost and topsoil provider for New Hampshire, Maine, and Northeast Massachusetts. Visit their website at www.seacoastsoil.com!

Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here.

Every day this week, Liz interviews a candidate running in the Democratic Primary for the 1st Congressional District in New Hampshire. 

Today's guest is Carleigh Beriont! 

CD1 Minisode rules and questions are below these very important links about voting in New Hampshire. The NH State Primary is on Tuesday, September 8! 

NH Has Issues does not make endorsements. Neither does Liz Canada! But Liz encourages everyone to do their research on who to vote for - and make sure to vote in both September and November. For more details about these CD1 primary episodes, make sure to listen to the Primary Prep episode from Sunday, 8/16.

Links:

• Voting in New Hampshire (NH Campaign for Voting Rights)
• Check your voter registration (NH Secretary of State)
• Find your polling location (NH Secretary of State)
• See a sample ballot (NH Secretary of State)

Schedule of CD1 Candidate Minisodes:

• Monday, 8/17: Carleigh Beriont
• Tuesday, 8/18: Sarah Chadzynski
• Wednesday, 8/19: Stefany Shaheen
• Thursday, 8/20: Maura Sullivan
• Friday, 8/21: Christian Urrutia

The NH Has Issues (Liz) Rules for these CD1 candidate interviews and minisodes: 

1. Three minutes per answer, just like how Liz gets 3 minutes at the State House in a public hearing. Yes, there will be follow-up questions!
2. No negative talk about any other candidates.

The three questions Liz asks each of the candidates (*they received the first two in advance*):

1. What's your best pitch for why someone should vote for YOU in the CD1 primary on Tuesday, September 8?
2. This podcast is called NH Has Issues - so what is THE issue you're ready to tackle if you're elected?
3. What do you wish people knew about you that doesn't fit into campaign mailers/ads/websites/social media? Who are you as a person?

Support the show

Subscribe to NH Has Issues Substack

Get your NH Has Issues merch! Perfect conversation starters!

New Hampshire Has Issues is generously sponsored by Seacoast Soils, an organic compost and topsoil provider for New Hampshire, Maine, and Northeast Massachusetts. Visit their website at www.seacoastsoil.com!

Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here.