NH’s 1st District Democratic primary has become a ‘Who’s the most pro-healthcare’ competition

By: William Skipworth

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: August 25, 2026

Words: 2,071

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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This story was updated on Aug. 31 to reflect that Matthew Emerson was a Democratic Party organizer not a volunteer.

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