Democratic gubernatorial challenger Cinde Warmington during the Nov. 2 Democratic rally in Manchester. Warmington is currently tied with Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte. Cabinet photo by CHRISTOPHER ROBERSON

MANCHESTER – After trailing in the polls by as much as 16 percent, Democratic gubernatorial challenger Cinde Warmington came roaring back to tie Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte with 48 percent of the vote, according to the University of New Hampshire.

“We can make this happen,” she said during the Nov. 2 rally at the Manchester Democratic campaign office.

However, Warmington told her supporters that a blue wave is only possible if they get out and vote.

“Let’s vote blue and we will take back the Governor’s Office,” she said.

House Minority leader Alexis Simpson (D-Exeter), said she and her colleagues have been working feverishly to make life better for Granite Staters. Yet, they continue to encounter resistance from the GOP lawmakers, namely House Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R-Auburn).

Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (D-NH) during the Nov. 2 Democratic rally in Manchester. In a rematch from 2024, she is once again challenged by Republican Lily Tang Williams to represent the Second Congressional District. Cabinet photo by CHRISTOPHER ROBERSON

“At every turn we have been stopped,” she said. “Let’s win big and let’s deliver.”

Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (D-NH) said she was knocking on doors in Rindge with District 12 Senate candidate Carryl Roy.

“This is the work that works,” said Goodlander. “People who love America can come together and change America, thank you for stepping up.”

U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-NH) said President Donald Trump has made approximately $40 million from the War in Iran, which he initiated in February without Congressional authorization.

“This is a man who does not understand what America is,” she said.

U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-NH) during the Nov. 2 Democratic rally in Manchester. Cabinet photo by CHRISTOPHER ROBERSON

Hassan said Trump has spent his time decorating the White House and building monuments dedicated to himself. Meanwhile, the country is at war and millions of Americans are struggling to make ends meet.

“People can’t afford their health insurance,” she said.

Hassan also said Americans have collectively spent $100 billion more for gasoline since the war began.

Stefany Shaheen, the Democratic candidate for the First Congressional District, vowed that she and her fellow candidates would put an end to the malfeasance that has defined the Trump Administration.

“We are the cavalry and we are coming,” she said.

Stefany Shaheen, the Democratic candidate for the First Congressional District, during the Nov. 2 Democratic rally in Manchester. She is running against Republican Anthony DiLorenzo. Cabinet photo by CHRISTOPHER ROBERSON

Shaheen then turned her attention to her opponent, Republican Anthony DiLorenzo.

“What infuriates me is that he plays by a different set of rules,” she said, adding that he has a 50 percent interest in Portsmouth Two Reinsurance, Ltd., an offshore entity in the Turks and Caicos.

“They want to grift and continue the corruption,” Shaheen said of the Trump Administration and the Republican candidates. “They can’t win on the issues so they try to cheat.”

U.S. Senate candidate Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH) began his political career as a high school volunteer for U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) when she was running for governor in 1996.

Now, 30 years later, he is excited about the possibility of having Shaheen’s daughter join him on Capitol Hill.

U.S. Senate candidate Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH) during the Nov. 2 Democratic rally in Manchester. He is opposed by Republican John Sununu. Cabinet photo by CHRISTOPHER ROBERSON

“It’s going to be amazing to welcome Stefany,” he said.

Pappas also said he spoke with one individual who just paid $1,000 more to fill his oil tank. He talked to another individual who was laid off because of Trump’s tariffs.

“Donald Trump and (Republican U.S. Senate candidate) John Sununu don’t know these stories,” he said. “This is about the people we know. We are going in a dangerous direction, but that can change.”