Kamala Harris for the People
September 13, 2019

New Hampshire Leaders Endorse Kamala Harris Following Stellar Third Debate Performance

Representative Joelle Martin and Democratic Town Chair Polly Wessel join other Granite State leaders in supporting Harris

Following Senator Kamala Harris’ strong performance during Thursday night’s debate, two key Granite State leaders are endorsing Harris for president. 

Citing her 3 AM agenda to help working families and ability to beat Donald Trump, two-term State Representative Joelle Martin and New Durham Democratic Town Chair Polly Wessel have thrown their support behind Harris. 

“Tonight, Kamala Harris proved once again that she is the absolute best candidate to take on Donald Trump and lead our country forward. She has the smarts, strength, and the heart to achieve justice for all Americans. Her track record in this regard is clear: she has shown a tenacious ability to prosecute powerful interests and hold them accountable, whether it’s big businesses wronging consumers, Attorney General Barr, or Trump himself,” said State Representative Joelle Martin. “This record is coupled with her pragmatic and collaborative approach to problem solving. Kamala’s passion, voice for justice, and toughness are exactly what we need right now. With her as president, America will be a country where everyone can thrive, and a country that can trust and be proud of their leader. I’m so proud to endorse her campaign."

“After carefully observing and examining the plans of the various candidates, I will personally vote for Kamala Harris because she is smart, tough and self-aware,” added Polly Wessel, Chair of the New Durham Democrats. “She has been the effective head of a large organization – which means she knows how to delegate. Above all, she will restore our standing in the world due to her high standards of ethical behavior. We need her leadership now!”

Martin, the Vice Chair of the New Hampshire House of Representatives Finance Division III and former special education teacher, was the only Democrat to win in her district in 20 years. She and Wessel join a large and growing group of Granite State leaders who have endorsed Harris, including numerous other members of State House leadership, a former NHDP Chair, the Co-Chair and Vice Chair of the NHDP African American Caucus, the Co-Chair of the NHDP Senior Caucus, key activists, and many others. 

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Kamala Harris for the People
September 5, 2019

Co-Chair and Secretary of New Hampshire Democratic Party African American Caucus Endorse Kamala Harris

In Lead-up to NHDP Convention, Weatherspoon and Lett Are Latest Members of New Hampshire Democratic Party Leadership To Support Harris

In the lead-up to the New Hampshire Democratic Convention, the Honorable Jackie K. Weatherspoon, Co-Chair of the New Hampshire Democratic Party African American Caucus, and Brenda Lett, Secretary of the New Hampshire Democratic Party African American Caucus, are endorsing Senator Kamala Harris. Weatherspoon, a former New Hampshire State Representative and Minority Whip in the Statehouse, is a lifelong advocate for human rights and justice. She works closely with the United Nations and is a member of the Advisory Committee at the United States Commission on Civil Rights. 

“As the co-chair of the New Hampshire Democratic Party’s African American Caucus, I know very well how important this primary and election are. We have lived through nearly three years of one of the most challenging presidencies in modern history, and we must put the best candidate forward to lead our country in the right direction,” said The Hon. Jackie K. Weatherspoon, Co-Chair of the NDHP African American Caucus. “After thinking long and hard about who to support in this year’s primary, I have decided that Kamala Harris is the absolute best candidate to tackle our nation’s most pressing problems. On issues of importance -- healthcare, criminal justice reform, and gun violence -- Harris has clear-eyed and realistic plans, and a record to back them up. On issues of human rights, something I have worked on my entire career, Harris’ vision and background is a cut above the rest and charts a clear path forward,” Weatherspoon continued. “Perhaps most importantly, Harris’ experience, optimism, and toughness makes her the best candidate we have to beat Donald Trump and has inspired countless young Americans to feel hopeful again. I am thrilled to announce my support of her candidacy and will work as hard as I can to help her campaign.” 

Lett and Weatherspoon are the latest New Hampshire Democratic Party leaders to announce their support of Harris. Pam Jorgensen, the Co-Chair of the New Hampshire Democratic Party Senior Caucus previously endorsed, as well as members of State House leadership including State Rep. Patty Cornell, State Rep. Jane Beaulieu, and State Rep. Linda Tanner. Former Chairman of the New Hampshire Democratic Party Joe Keefe has also thrown his support behind Harris. 

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Kamala Harris for the People
August 1, 2019

Granite State Leaders Endorse Kamala Harris Following Debate

Longtime Activist Chip Moynihan and Keene City Councilor-At Large Bettina Chadbourne Join 7-Term State Rep. Jane Beaulieu in Throwing Support Behind Harris

Following Senator Kamala Harris’ performance during Wednesday night’s debate, two key Granite State leaders are endorsing Harris for president.

Keene City Councilor-at-Large Bettina Chadbourne and longtime Seacoast Democratic activist Chip Moynihan join State Representative Jane Beaulieu in announcing their endorsements of Harris after Wednesday’s debate. 

“I've seen many candidates this cycle, and Kamala Harris is as impressive as they come. She is authentic in both her words and actions, and forms an immediate bond with all who see her,” said Keene City Councilor-at-Large Bettina Chadbourne. “Her compassion, toughness, and overall decency are exactly what our party needs to defeat Donald Trump. I am very excited to endorse her candidacy for president.”

"I have been involved in New Hampshire politics for years, and I have rarely seen someone as thoughtful, principled, and energizing as Kamala Harris. Not only does she have policies and proposals that will actually help everyday Granite Staters, she has a combination of intelligence, humor, and fearlessness that I admire greatly and wholeheartedly believe will serve her well in a matchup against Donald Trump,” said longtime Seacoast Democratic activist Chip Moynihan. “I am extremely excited to announce my endorsement of Harris." 

Earlier this morning, State Representative and an Assistant House Majority Leader Jane Beaulieu also announced her endorsement of Harris, saying, “As a longtime New Hampshire legislator, I know first hand the issues impacting Granite Staters and keeping them up at night. Kamala has clear-eyed, pragmatic solutions to many of these problems, including her plans to give the middle class a needed tax break, ensure quality and affordable healthcare for all, to make our drinking water safe from PFOA chemicals, and to protect our nation's precious natural resources. I'm also confident that Kamala’s passion, toughness, and optimism are not only what our country needs right now -- but what our party needs to defeat Donald Trump. I'm proud to endorse Kamala in her campaign for president."

Harris has previously received endorsements from former New Hampshire Democratic Party Chair Joe Keefe, State Representatives Dick Ames, Patty Cornell, and Linda Tanner, former Dover Mayors Jack Buckley and William Boc, Co-Chair of the NHDP Senior Caucus Pam Jorgensen, and former State Rep. Lisa DiMartino in endorsing Harris.

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Kamala Harris for the People
August 1, 2019

Seven-Term New Hampshire State Rep. Jane Beaulieu Endorses Kamala Harris

Beaulieu, An Assistant House Majority Leader, Is Latest Member of State Democratic Leadership to Get Behind Harris

Following Wednesday night’s debate, State Representative and an Assistant House Majority Leader Jane Beaulieu is announcing her endorsement of Harris. Beaulieu, a seven-term state representative, is an influential leader in Manchester politics. 

“As a longtime New Hampshire legislator, I know first hand the issues impacting Granite Staters and keeping them up at night. Kamala has clear-eyed, pragmatic solutions to many of these problems, including her plan to give the middle class a needed tax break, ensure quality and affordable healthcare for all, to make our drinking water safe from PFOA chemicals, and to protect our nation's precious natural resources,” said State Representative and an Assistant House Majority Leader Jane Beaulieu. “I'm also confident that Kamala’s passion, toughness, and optimism are not only what our country needs right now -- but what our party needs to defeat Donald Trump. I'm proud to endorse Kamala in her campaign for president."

Beaulieu joins former New Hampshire Democratic Party Chair Joe Keefe, State Representatives Dick Ames, Patty Cornell, and Linda Tanner, former Dover Mayors Jack Buckley and William Boc, Co-Chair of the NHDP Senior Caucus Pam Jorgensen, and former State Rep. Lisa DiMartino in endorsing Harris. 

Cornell and Tanner, Assistant Majority Floor Leaders, are also both members of State House of Representative leadership.

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Kamala Harris for the People
July 18, 2019

New Hampshire State Rep. Patty Cornell Endorses Kamala Harris

Cornell, Vice Chair of the Manchester Democrats, is the Latest in a String of New Hampshire Endorsements for Harris 

Following Senator Kamala Harris’ swing through the Granite State on Sunday, State Representative and Manchester Democrats Vice Chair Patty Cornell is announcing her endorsement of Harris. Cornell, a 3-term state representative and assistant House majority floor leader, is a former 36-year public school guidance counselor and a “longtime influential party activist,” according to WMUR. 

“I’ve met many politicians before, and Kamala Harris is the real deal. She is compassionate, tough, principled, but also a contagious optimist. She has a thoughtful agenda focused on the issues that matter to Granite Staters, including her middle class tax credit and proposal to help families afford their rent. In addition to her strong and impactful proposals on key policies, Kamala has shown time and time again that she will hold the GOP accountable when it matters the most. And I know she has what it takes to beat Trump in the general election,” said State Representative Patty Cornell. “While there are many worthy candidates running this cycle, Kamala’s intangible qualities -- her warmth, strong sense of right and wrong, and fearlessness -- make my choice for president clear. I am proud to endorse Kamala Harris.”

Cornell told WMUR, “we have an abundance of good candidates, and I’ve met quite a few. I was planning to hold out until the end, but after seeing [Harris] on Sunday, I decided that she is my candidate.” 

On July 14, Harris held events across New Hampshire, with more than 400 turning out to a house party in Gilford and more than 900 packing the cafeteria and gym at Somersworth High School. 

Cornell joins former New Hampshire Democratic Party Chair Joe Keefe, State Representatives Dick Ames and Linda Tanner, former Dover Mayors Jack Buckley and William Boc, Co-Chair of the NHDP Senior Caucus Pam Jorgensen, and former State Rep. Lisa DiMartino in endorsing Harris since the first Democratic debate. 

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Kamala Harris for the People
July 16, 2019

Former Dover, NH Mayors Endorse Kamala Harris

Following Strafford County Town Hall Attended by Over 900 People, Two Former Dover Mayors Throw Support Behind Harris 

Buckley and Boc Are the Latest in a String of New Hampshire Endorsements for Harris 

Two former Dover mayors are endorsing Senator Kamala Harris following her standing room only town hall in Strafford County, New Hampshire. Citing her 3AM agenda and ability to beat Donald Trump, Mayors William Boc and Jack Buckley said they are excited to throw their support behind Harris. 

"For her entire career, Kamala has been a true advocate for American families. Her 3AM agenda, based on the problems keeping folks up at night, will achieve tangible results for Granite Staters and shows a clear vision for the future. On affordable housing, an issue I have worked on my entire life, Kamala has a real plan to help working Americans afford their rent,”  said Former Dover Mayor Jack Buckley. “More so, Kamala knows how to hold bad actors accountable, and I'm confident she is the best candidate to restore integrity and truth to the White House. I am proud to endorse her candidacy for President.”

"Simply put, Kamala is the best candidate to beat Donald Trump in the general election. She has real solutions for many of the problems facing Granite State families, including our children's public education and ensuring men and women are paid equally,” said Former Dover Mayor William E. Boc. “She has spent her whole life defending our American values, and she will make a phenomenal president."

Both of Harris’ July 14 events had overflow crowds, with more than 400 attending a house party in Gilford and more than 900 packing the cafeteria and gym at Somersworth High School. 

Harris has received numerous New Hampshire endorsements since the first Democratic debate, including New Hampshire Democratic Party Chair Joe Keefe, State Representatives Dick Ames and Linda Tanner, Co-Chair of the NHDP Senior Caucus Pam Jorgensen, and former State Rep. Lisa DiMartino.

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Kamala Harris for the People
July 16, 2019

New Hampshire Leaders Endorse Kamala Harris As She Unveils “People Over Profit” Pharmaceutical Plan

Co-Chair of New Hampshire Democratic Party Senior Caucus Pam Jorgensen and Former State Rep. Lisa DiMartino Throw Support Behind Harris

Endorsements Follow New Granite State Poll That Finds Harris Surging

Today, Kamala Harris received the endorsement of two key New Hampshire leaders as she unveils her new “People Over Profit” pharmaceutical plan. In their endorsements, Co-Chair of the New Hampshire Democratic Party Senior Caucus Pam Jorgensen and former State Representative and disability rights advocate Lisa DiMartino both cited Harris’s 3AM agenda that will have a direct and immediate effect on people’s lives, paychecks, and health care.

"Kamala Harris is exactly the leader we need at this moment. Not only is she well prepared to take on Trump in the general election, she is firmly committed to finding solutions for the issues keeping Granite Staters up at night,” said Lisa DiMartino, disability rights advocate & former New Hampshire State Representative. “One of those issues is prescription drug pricing, and I am so pleased that Kamala has presented such a bold plan to reduce out-of-pocket prescription drug costs. This issue is personal to me: my son has multiple chronic conditions that require prescription medication. I know first hand how expensive drugs like insulin are, and Kamala's plan is a huge step in the right direction in helping families afford the prescription drugs their loved ones need to survive. I am proud to endorse Kamala Harris for President." 

“I am impressed with the determination and clarity of this initiative to bring control to the big pharmaceutical problem in this country. Senator Harris understands the need to focus on people over excessive profit,” said Pam Jorgensen, Co-Chair of the New Hampshire Democratic Party Senior Caucus. “It is for those reasons I am endorsing Senator Kamala Harris for President.” 

Continuing her career-long focus on holding companies who prey on seniors and consumers accountable, Harris’ plan will crack down on big pharmaceutical companies that are ripping off Americans. Her “People Over Profit” plan aims to dramatically reduce out-of-pocket prescription drug costs, which right now average $1,200 annually for every American, by allowing the federal government to establish fair prices for what companies can charge for drugs and forcing rebates to consumers for any profits earned from selling drugs above the fair price.

Fighting to protect seniors and consumers from predatory or illegal pharmaceutical company practices has been a hallmark of Harris’ career. As California Attorney General, she secured more than $230 million for Californians through settlements with pharmaceutical companies over their deceptive and dangerous practices -- including $46 million from GlaxoSmithKline for illegal marketing and drug pricing, $52 million from Abbott Laboratories and $89 million from Johnson & Johnson for unlawful marketing practices, and $23 million from McKesson for inflating drug prices, among others. She took on companies for illegally marketing to dementia patients and substandard manufacturing on a drug for cancer patients, and she sponsored legislation to boost California’s prescription drug monitoring program. As a Senator, she has taken on drugmakers for marketing practices for drugs used to treat opioid addiction and sponsored legislation to prevent drug price increases.

Read Harris’ full “People Over Profit” plan at kamalaharris.org/drug-costs.

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Kamala Harris for the People
July 11, 2019

Tanner Is the Latest in a String of New Hampshire Endorsements for Harris Following the First Democratic Debate

On the heels of her commanding performance in the first Democratic debate and ahead of her visit to New Hampshire on July 14, Senator Kamala Harris has been endorsed by State Representative Linda Tanner. Tanner is a four term State Representative, first elected to the legislature in 2012. She is an influential figure in Sullivan County politics. 

“It is important to me that a leader is pragmatic but remains true to their core progressive values. That is why I am endorsing Senator Kamala Harris for President. She is a fighter for LGBTQI rights, social justice, women’s rights, affordable healthcare, and public education. Her life’s work and record in the Senate demonstrate her commitment to progressive values and her ability to negotiate for workable solutions,” said State Representative Linda Tanner. “She has demonstrated her ability to seek the truth as well as her competitive spirit and fierce determination that will win our party’s nomination and the Presidential election. She will be a strong, honest, and joyful warrior for the people. Please join me in supporting Kamala Harris for President.”

Tanner joins former New Hampshire Democratic Party Chair Joe Keefe and fellow State Representative Dick Ames in endorsing Harris after the first Democratic debate. In their endorsements, Keefe and Ames both highlighted Harris’s 3 a.m. agenda and noted that Harris is “the best candidate to take on Trump in 2020.” 

Harris will return to New Hampshire on July 14 for events in Gilford and Somersworth, where she will discuss her plans to deliver tangible solutions to the real challenges facing American families. Since announcing her campaign, Harris has traveled throughout the Granite State, visiting Portsmouth, Manchester, Concord, Keene, Hanover, Nashua, and Claremont. 

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Kamala Harris for the People
July 2, 2019

New Hampshire State Representative Dick Ames Endorses Kamala Harris

Ames Is Harris’s Second Major New Hampshire Endorsement Following the First Democratic Debate 

On the heels of her commanding debate performance on Thursday, State Representative Dick Ames is endorsing Kamala Harris for President. Ames is a four term State Representative, first elected to the legislature in 2012. He currently serves as the Vice Chair of the House Committee on Ways and Means and is an influential figure in Cheshire County politics. 

“Kamala is the best possible candidate to go up against Donald Trump in a general election. She is focusing her campaign on the issues that keep Americans up at night, and has announced thoughtful proposals to increase teacher pay, give the middle class an income boost, and promote tax fairness. Kamala also understands the existential threat of climate change, and will treat the crisis with the urgency it deserves,” said State Representative Dick Ames. “Kamala proved during the first debate that she is the candidate we need in this moment, and I’m proud to announce my endorsement.” 

Ames joins former New Hampshire Democratic Party Chair Joe Keefe in throwing his support behind Harris after the first Democratic debate. In his endorsement last week, Keefe highlighted Harris’s “concrete, practical solutions on issues” and noted that Harris is “the best candidate to take on Trump in 2020.” 

Harris will return to New Hampshire on July 14. 

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