New Hampshire General Election: Know Where Your Candidate Stands on Union Issues

By JP Dustin | September 15, 2024

New Hampshire State House during elections
New Hampshire voters headed to the polls on September 10, 2024. Understanding candidates' stances on union issues is crucial.

With the New Hampshire state primary election concluded, voters are now preparing for the general election on November 5, 2024. It is vital to know where candidates stand on union rights and labor protections.

Below are the candidates who will appear on your county/district ballot for the general election. Learn their positions on union issues!

State Races

Position Democrat Republican
Governor Joyce Craig Kelly Ayotte
Executive Council District 1 Emmett Soldati Joseph Kenney
Executive Council District 2 Karen Liot Hill Kim Strathdee
Executive Council District 3 Jon Morgan Janet Stevens
Executive Council District 4 James O'Connell John Stephen
Executive Council District 5 Melanie Levesque Dave Wheeler

National Races

Position Democrat Republican
U.S. House 1st District Chris Pappas Russell Prescott
U.S. House 2nd District Maggie Goodlander Lily Tang Williams

Click here to see NH State Senate candidates

Click here to see NH State House candidates

In New Hampshire, where "right-to-work" legislation is a recurring debate, it is crucial for voters who support unions to stay informed about candidates' labor rights stances. Historically, states with "right-to-work" laws have seen lower wages and reduced worker benefits (Bureau of Labor Statistics).

Will your candidate support collective bargaining, fair wages, and worker protections? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, union members in New Hampshire earn 11% more than their non-union counterparts.

Follow this link to see how candidates voted on recent "right-to-work" legislation.

Your vote in the general election on November 5, 2024, will shape the future of unions in New Hampshire. Be informed and vote accordingly!