2020 Presidential Campaign Blog

Julián Castro to Travel to New Hampshire on Monday, March 18, 2019

Julián Castro to Travel to New Hampshire on Monday, March 18, 2019

SAN ANTONIO, TX (March 15, 2019) – This Monday, presidential candidate and former U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary under President Obama and San Antonio Mayor, Julián Castro, will travel to New Hampshire, his second trip to the first-in-the-nation primary state since launching his candidacy for president in January.

In New Hampshire, Secretary Castro will join a roundtable hosted by the Campaign for a Family Friendly Economy on paid family and medical leave and other policies that will help working families, and he will participate in a forum on civil liberties and the presidency hosted by the ACLU in Concord.

Roundtable Hosted by the Campaign for a Family Friendly Economy

WHAT: Roundtable Hosted by the Campaign for a Family Friendly Economy

WHERE: The Bookery, 844 Elm St, Manchester, NH 03101

WHEN: 4:00 PM EST - 5:00 PM EST

WHO: Secretary Castro will join a roundtable of local stakeholders on policies that help working families

ACLU Forum: Civil Liberties and the Presidency with Sec. Julián Castro

WHAT: ACLU Forum: Civil Liberties and the Presidency with Sec. Julián Castro

WHERE: University of New Hampshire Law School, 2 White Street, Concord, NH

WHEN: 6:30 PM EST - 7:30 PM EST

WHO: Secretary Castro will participate in a moderated forum hosted by the ACLU on civil liberties and the U.S presidency.

Meet and Greet at Home of Gerri and Ron King

WHAT: Meet and greet with local Democratic voters

WHERE: 10 Pine St., Concord, NH 03301

WHEN: 7:35 PM EST - 8:30 PM EST

WHO: Secretary Castro will be hosted by local political activists, Gerri and Ron King, with dozens of potential Democratic primary voters.

New Hampshire Democratic Party (NHDP) Releases 2020 Draft Delegate Selection Plan

New Hampshire Democratic Party (NHDP) Releases 2020 Draft Delegate Selection Plan

Concord, N.H. - Today, the New Hampshire Democratic Party released its draft delegate selection plan for the 2020 Democratic National Convention. Following its publication, members of the public will have 30 days to issue comments before the full New Hampshire Democratic State Committee votes on the plan on April 14th at the New Hampshire Democratic Party headquarters at 1:00PM.

This draft delegate selection plan includes specific programs designed to increase outreach and inclusion. These programs will educate and encourage members of historically underrepresented groups to participate in the delegate selection process.

"We're proud to release our 2020 draft delegate selection plan, which will ensure that everyone has a seat at the table as we head into the most important election of our lifetime. This plan will codify the values that connect all Democrats, particularly our shared emphasis on inclusion and acceptance," said NHDP Chair Ray Buckley. "As the 2020 general election draws closer, we're excited about the many opportunities this plan presents.

To view the plan, click HERE. https://www.nhdp.org/2020delegateselectionplan?.

At the 2020 Democratic National Convention, the New Hampshire Democratic Party will have 33 delegates and 2 alternates, with the delegates evenly divided between men and women. New Hampshire Democrats will also place an emphasis on diversity goals for African Americans, Latinx, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, and young people.

Delegates and alternates will be selected as follows:

District-Level Delegates and Alternates: 16 positions

Those interested must file a statement of candidacy designating his or her singular presidential preference and a signed pledge of support for the presidential candidate with the State Party at State Party Headquarters, 105 N. State St, Concord, NH.

Filing deadline: Applications must be delivered by 5:00PM on January 10th, 2020.

Delegates will be selected at Congressional District Caucuses on January 25th, 2020.

Party Leader and Elected Officials: 3 positions

Those interested must file a statement of candidacy designating his or her singular presidential preference and a signed pledge of support for the presidential candidate with the State Party at State Party Headquarters, 105 N. State St, Concord, NH.

Filing deadline: Applications must be delivered by 5:00PM on April 17th, 2020.

Delegates will be selected by the elected district-level delegates on April 25th, 2020 at NHDP Headquarters.

At Large Delegates: 5 positions

Those interested must file a statement of candidacy designating his or her singular presidential preference and a signed pledge of support for the presidential candidate with the State Party at State Party Headquarters, 105 N. State St, Concord, NH.

Filing deadline: Applications must be delivered by 5:00PM on April 17th, 2020.

Delegates will be selected by the elected district-level delegates on April 25th, 2020 at NHDP Headquarters.

Automatic Delegates: 9 positions

Members of the Congressional Delegation and members of the Democratic National Committee, who shall not have a vote on the 1st ballot.

Seth Moulton Returns to New Hampshire on Saturday, March 16, 2019

Seth Moulton Returns to New Hampshire on Saturday, March 16, 2019 

Washington, DC - On Saturday, March 16th, Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA) will return to New Hampshire ahead of his planned stops next week in South Carolina.

WHO: Congressman Seth Moulton

WHEN: Saturday, March 16th

WHAT:

1:30 PM:

Pints and Politics
The Barley House
132 N Main St
Concord, NH

4:00 PM:

Meet and Greet with the Tri-City New Hampshire Young Democrats
Teatotaller
69 High St
Somersworth, NH

 

Bill Weld To Speak At The 28th Annual Wild Irish Breakfast In Nashua, New Hampshire on Friday, March 15, 2019

Gov. Bill Weld To Speak At The 28th Annual Wild Irish Breakfast In Nashua, New Hampshire

Boston, MA Governor Bill Weld will participate in the 28th Annual Wild Irish Breakfast, one of New England’s largest St. Patrick’s Day events, on Friday, March 15, 2019.

The Governor will join a panel of roasters that includes NH Governor Chris Sununu, Sen. Maggie Hassan, and Nashua Mayor Jim Donchess.

Plus Co Wild Irish Breakfast
Open Press
Doubletree by Hilton
2 Somerset Parkway, Nashua NH
Doors open: 7:00 am
Program begins: 7:30 am

Jay Inslee to Continue “Climate Mission Tour” in New Hampshire on Saturday, March 16, 2019

Jay Inslee to Continue “Climate Mission Tour” in New Hampshire on Saturday, March 16, 2019

Governor Inslee will travel to the Granite State to meet with climate activists and local legislators
Seattle - Governor Jay Inslee will travel to New Hampshire as part of his “Climate Mission Tour" on Saturday, March 16.

Inslee will meet with local legislators and climate activists to discuss climate change policy and solutions. His day includes meet-and-greets with county Democratic groups and a panel discussion with local climate leaders.

Gov. Inslee’s “Climate Mission Tour” is focused on the need to create millions of clean energy jobs across the country while defeating the greatest challenge of our time—climate change. Gov. Inslee will meet workers in the clean energy economy, talk with students and climate activists, and hear from people around the country about the impacts of climate change and the need to invest in clean energy jobs. Governor Inslee began the tour last week in Iowa and has made stops in Nevada, Texas, and California.

New Hampshire - Saturday, March 16th

House party with Bedford County Democrats - 30 Gleneagle Drive, Bedford, NH 03110
11:00 AM EDT
Governor Inslee will attend a house party with the Bedford County Democrats to discuss his vision for our country’s future and hear from Democratic voters about their priorities.

Meeting with Rockingham County Democrats and legislative climate leaders - Exeter Inn, 90 Front St, Exeter, NH 03833
4:00 PM EDT
Governor Insee will be joined by state legislators and members of the Rockingham County Democrats to discuss what legislative leaders are doing to address climate change in New Hampshire.

Climate change panel and discussion - Durham Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 20 Madbury Rd., Durham, NH 03824
6:00 PM EDT
Governor Inslee will join a panel of local climate experts including Mindi Messmer, an environmental consultant and former state representative, environmental leader Catherine Corkery, and Michael Behrmann, MSEL Director of Business Development at Clean Energy NH, among others. The panel will be hosted by Dr. Chuck Hotchkiss, Dean of the College of Architecture, Design and Construction Management at the Wentworth Institute of Technology.

Kirsten Gillibrand will Return to New Hampshire on March 15-16, 2019

Kirsten Gillibrand will return to New Hampshire on March 15-16, 2019

This weekend, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand will return to New Hampshire for the third time since announcing her exploratory campaign for president.

The two-day swing will include stops in Portsmouth, Merrimack and Manchester where Senator Gillibrand will meet with New Hampshire voters to discuss combating water contamination and safeguarding our environment, instilling girls with the skills and confidence to succeed, civic service, and to learn more about the issues facing the Granite State.

Friday, March 15 (Portsmouth, Merrimack, Manchester)

10:50am - 12:00pm - Roundtable Discussion on Water Contamination

Event: Senator Gillibrand will hold a roundtable with New Hampshire voters on the topic of water contamination and issues that impact their lives.

Location: Portsmouth Library, 175 Parrott Ave, Portsmouth

1:50pm - 3:30pm - Roundtable Discussion on Water Contamination

Event: Senator Gillibrand will host a roundtable discussion with New Hampshire voters on the topic of water contamination and issues that impact their lives daily.

Location: Merrimack Town Hall, 6 Baboosic Lake Rd, Merrimack

3:50pm - 5:00pm - Girls at Work Tour with Mayor Joyce Craig

Event: Senator Gillibrand will tour Girls at Work with Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig.

Location: Girls at Work, 4 Elm St., Manchester, NH 03103

5:50pm - 7:30pm - Manchester Meet & Greet

Event: Senator Gillibrand will meet and greet New Hampshire voters and deliver remarks at a Manchester brewery.

Location: To Share Brewing, 720 Union St., Manchester

Saturday, March 16 (Manchester)

8:20am - 9:30am - Civic Service Roundtable

Event: Senator Gillibrand will host a roundtable at City Year with participants.

Location: City Year, 848 Elm Street, Manchester, NH 03103

Conversation with Cory Booker in Lebanon, New Hampshire on Friday, March 15, 2019

Conversation with Cory Booker in Lebanon, New Hampshire on Friday, March 15, 2019

LEBANON
WHAT: Lebanon Conversation With Cory
WHERE: Salt Hill Pub, 2 W Park St, Lebanon, NH 03766
WHEN: 8:30am EDT
DOORS OPEN: 8:00am EDT
Members of the public: RSVP HERE

https://www.mobilize.us/corybooker/event/87963/

Organizing Event with Elizabeth Warren in Exeter, New Hampshire on Friday, March 15, 2019

Organizing Event with Elizabeth Warren in Exeter, New Hampshire on Friday, March 15, 2019

Join Elizabeth in Exeter!

Sign up here to join Elizabeth Warren for an organizing event in Exeter on Friday.

Here are the details:

Exeter Organizing Event with Elizabeth Warren

Friday, March 15, 2019

Exeter Town Hall
10 Front Street
Exeter, NH 03833

Doors open for the event at 6:00 PM. Event begins at 7:00 PM.

https://my.elizabethwarren.com/page/s/join-elizabeth-in-exeter?

Cory Booker Returns to New Hampshire on Friday, March 15, 2019 *Updated

Cory Booker Returns to Granite State on Friday, March 15, 2019 *Updated

Manchester, NH -- Today, Cory 2020 announced the details for Cory Booker’s upcoming New Hampshire trip, which will include a series of public events on Friday, March 15th. This will be Booker's second visit to the Granite State since becoming a candidate for president. In his first trip, he began to introduce himself to voters and spoke to more than 1,500 Granite Staters about his vision of a stronger and more united country.

Friday, March 15, 2019

LEBANON
WHAT: Lebanon Conversation With Cory
WHERE: Salt Hill Pub, 2 W Park St, Lebanon, NH 03766
WHEN: 8:30am EDT
DOORS OPEN: 8:00am EDT
Members of the public: RSVP HERE https://www.mobilize.us/corybooker/event/87963/

CLAREMONT
WHAT: Claremont House Party
WHERE: Buckley & Zopf Law Offices, 233 Broad Street, Claremont, NH 03743
WHEN: 11:00am EDT
DOORS OPEN: 10:30am EDT
Members of the public: RSVP HERE https://www.mobilize.us/corybooker/event/87964/

 

Bernie Sanders to Visit New Hampshire on Sunday, March 10, 2019 *Updated

Bernie Sanders to Visit Concord, New Hampshire on Sunday, March 10 2019

WASHINGTON -- Sen. Bernie Sanders will visit New Hampshire this weekend for the first time since launching his 2020 presidential campaign. He will make stops in Concord and Keene. The trip follows stops in Council Bluffs, Iowa City and Des Moines on Saturday.

Here are the details:

Sunday, March 10

12:00 p.m. Rally in Concord with Sen. Bernie Sanders Courtyard Marriott Grappone Conference Center 70 Constitution Avenue Concord, NH 03301

Information for the public: This event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required, but an RSVP is encouraged. Entrance is provided on a first come, first served basis.

https://act.berniesanders.com/signup/event-190310-concord/

3:30 p.m. Rally in Keene with Sen. Bernie Sanders Colonial Theatre, 95 Main Street, Keene, NH 03431

Information for the public: This event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required, but an RSVP is encouraged. Entrance is provided on a first come, first served basis

https://act.berniesanders.com/signup/event-190310-keene/