The Latest: Negron wins 2nd District Republican nomination

A state lawmaker who served in the Air Force and worked in the defense industry has won the Republican nomination for the state's 2nd Congressional District and will face Democratic incumbent Annie Kuster in November. Steven Negron defeated six other GOP candidates to get his party's nomination in Tuesday's primary.

The Latest: Edwards wins; would be 1st black NH congressman Source: AP

A candidate endorsed by the Trump administration has won the Republican nomination for a U.S. House seat in New Hampshire, and he'd be the state's first black congressman if elected in November. Edwards is a Navy veteran who also served as a police chief and as chief enforcement officer for the state liquor commission.

Trump-backed ex-cop gets GOP nod for House in New Hampshire Source: AP

A black former police chief backed by the Trump administration won the Republican nomination Tuesday in New Hampshire's toss-up congressional district, while Democrats picked experienced, establishment-backed nominees for both that seat and for governor. Eddie Edwards, who was endorsed by Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani, defeated six Republican opponents in the 1st Congressional District, which covers the eastern half of the state.

Black ex-police chief gets GOP nod for New Hampshire House

A black former police chief backed by the Trump administration won the Republican nomination Tuesday in New Hampshire's toss-up congressional district, while Democrats picked experienced, establishment-backed nominees for both that seat and for governor. Eddie Edwards, who was endorsed by Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani, defeated six Republican opponents in the 1st Congressional District, which covers the eastern half of the state.

Sanborn Made Reference to Sex Act In 2013 Conversation With Intern, According to N.H. Senate Lawyer

Bedford State Senator and Republican Congressional Candidate Andy Sanborn has declined to clarify what, exactly, he said to a Senate intern in 2013 that later prompted New Hampshire Senate leaders to bring in an outside law firm to review the situation. Now, the comment has been revealed for the first time in newly released testimony from the senate's legal counsel, who says he overheard the statement firsthand.

Bernie Sanders declining to help son in race fits pattern

In this March 1, 2016 file photo, Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., his wife Jane Sanders, and his son Levi Sanders arrive at a primary night rally in Essex Junction, Vt. Levi Sanders has now officially filed the paper and is one of 10 candidates seeking the Democratic nomination to run for Congress from New Hampshire.

One candidate Bernie Sanders hasn’t endorsed for the midterms:…

He is currently facing a crowded field of eight other Democrats in advance of the primaries in September; should he prevail, he will challenge a Republican in a Trump-leaning swing district. And he hasn't received a significant piece of help: an endorsement from Bernie Sanders, a rising kingmaker in the world of progressive Democratic politics, and, perhaps more importantly, his father.

Bernie Sanders’ son running for Congress in New Hampshire

In this March 1, 2016 file photo, Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., his wife Jane Sanders, and his son Levi Sanders arrive at a primary night rally in Essex Junction, Vt. Levi Sanders is joining seven fellow New Hampshire Democrats and three Republicans running for the 1st Congressional District seat in 2018.

Sullivan touts support in bid to succeed Shea-Porter

Editor's note: This is the second in a series of articles by Seacoastonline interviewing the large field of candidates running in New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District. The first article, on Lincoln Soldati, can be found at http://bit.ly/2mu19Bj.

New England Council urges immigration reform

An organization that represents businesses across New England is urging action to prevent the loss of thousands of immigrant employees from the already tight labor market. Jim Brett of the New England Council joined with the New American Economy last week in a media teleconference as a display of united support for immigrants, including an estimated 15,000 covered under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA.

Democratic Hopefuls for Congress Court Party Faithful

All six Democratic candidates for the state's 1st Congressional District participated in a forum in Manchester on Saturday hosted by the N.H. Democratic Party. They are vying to fill the seat currently held by Democrat Carol Shea-Porter, who isn't seeking re-election in 2018.