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March 2026 Roundtable: What Policies are Weighting on the MInds of Granite Staters?
March 2026 Roundtable: What Policies are Weighting on the MInds of Granite Staters?

This month’s roundtable takes a look at the current state of the 2026 election focus. What local, regional, and national issues are on the minds of Granite Staters?

The word “affordability” is thrown around A LOT, but what does it mean, and what are voters looking for in this discussion?

What role do the Government Shutdown, ICE, and the Iran Conflict play in the early part of the campaigns?

The panel also took a side trip to discuss the recent court decision against social media companies, as well as the effects of cell phone bans in schools.

Panelist:

Sara Scott – AFP-NH Deputy State Director

Josh McElveen – Founder, Mc2Strategic LLC

Walter McFarlane III – Policy expert – commentatory

Resource:

We refenece the the recent St. Anslem’s political poll during this rountable. Click this link to access the poll.

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