N.H. House races we'll be watching: Free Staters dressed in blue
State House Rep. Mark Warden (R-Goffstown) instructs Free Staters running for political office to select a political party based on “whichever party you’re more likely to get elected.“
Nine Democrats running for the New Hampshire House of Representatives this year have been endorsed by the New Hampshire Liberty Alliance and all of them are closely associated with the Free State Project. Seven of the NHLA-endorsed Democrats are in contested primaries:
James Cleaveland, is one of two Democrats running in Keene Ward 1, one of the most Democratic House districts (PVI D+25) in the state. Cheshire District 4 is a single member district,
Conan Salada, is one of three Democrats vying for two seats in the floterial district comprising Keene Wards 1-5. Cheshire District 16 is a heavily Democratic (PVI: D+18) district.
Tom Ploszaj, Grafton, is one of two Democrats running in Grafton District 17, a single member floterial district. The district is a Democratic-leaning (PVI: D+3) district currently held by Democrat Carol Friedrich who is not seeking reelection.
Elizabeth Edwards, Manchester, is one of three Democrats contending for two seats in Manchester Ward 4. Hillsborough District 11 is a Democratic-leaning district (PVI: D+7).
Amanda Bouldin, Manchester, is one of three Democrats running in Manchester Ward 5, a two-seat district. Hillsborough District 12 is a solidly Democratic (PVI: D+11) district.
Incumbent Michael Garcia, Nashua, is one of four Democrats vying for three seats in Nashua Ward 7. Hillsborough District 34 is a Democratic-leaning (PVI: D+4) district.
Incumbent Tim O'Flaherty, Manchester, is one of five Democrats contending for three seats in Hillsborough District 43, a Democratic-leaning (PVI: D+3) floterial district comprising Manchester Wards 4-7.