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What Do Last Week’s Election Results Mean for New Hampshire and 2027? Richard Girard Joins Jeff Chidester
What Do Last Week’s Election Results Mean for New Hampshire and 2027? Richard Girard Joins Jeff Chidester
Posted on by Tom Novak

Policy expert and pundit Richard Girard joins WFEA host Jeff Chidester in-studio for a thorough post-election debrief.

Together, they break down a quick summary of last week’s results, uncover the real lessons behind the numbers, and examine the fallout for the state.

Plus, they look ahead to what these outcomes mean for New Hampshire and the upcoming 2027 municipal elections.

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