The Task Force on
Building a Blue Hampshire
On November 10, 2020, Chairman Ray Buckley of the New Hampshire Democratic Party announced the formation of the Task Force on Building a Blue Hampshire.
Chaired by former New Hampshire Speaker of the House Terie Norelli, the Task Force will explore the coordination and strategy of campaigns in 2018 versus 2020, and make recommendations for how to build for a successful 2022 election year and beyond.
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The Task Force is going to seek out and welcome feedback and data from individuals and partner groups from all aspects of the campaign, and will host virtual listening sessions across the state to gather this information to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to have their voice heard.
The Task Force is made up of individuals from across the campaign spectrum in New Hampshire, and we are grateful for their continued engagement in this important effort.
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Update: December 8
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The Task Force on Building a Blue Hampshire is excited to announce listening sessions across the state. These sessions will be virtual and are open to registered Democrats and Independents. We ask that you please RSVP via the appropriate link below. Registration for listening sessions will close 1 hour prior to the session start time in order to verify party registration.
The Task Force is particularly interested in comparing the differences of the 2018 effort and 2020 election. In addition to these public listening sessions, the Task Force will also be hearing from candidates, staff and affiliate groups to get a full picture of the 2020 election efforts. If you are unable to attend the listening session in your county, we invite you to attend another virtual session that works for your schedule.
Rockingham County Listening Session
12/14/20 at 7:00 PM
RSVP: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJItceurrjwpGNaraigD2kb0HcWp5zI8GzTZ
Merrimack County Listening Session
12/15/20 at 6:30 PM
RSVP: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJclfu2ppzwjEtNZY_TNvDQ9eUxRPF6_zgSc
Grafton County Listening Session
12/16/20 at 6:00 PM
RSVP: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEpdu2hrDwsHtyAylZMSH-kLJl5Ks7997rs
Hillsborough County Listening Session
12/18/20 at 7:00 PM
RSVP: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAlcu2urDIsHNLX_mNj8AOg0gZuwSQ_VM_g
Strafford County Listening Session
12/21/20 at 6:00 PM
RSVP: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEkfu-qrT4iEtzJmPVAwzz4KVzfj4YLuo9R
Sullivan County Listening Session
12/22/20 at 7:00 PM
RSVP: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0pdO6hqj8tHNcz2wGY5QEfFs45-YZ0gBe6
Nashua Listening Session
1/4/21 at 7:00 PM
RSVP: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYrd-2vqz8sEtfWd6QGoaHCscAsKaAyIOne
Cheshire County Listening Session
1/5/21 at 6:00 PM
RSVP: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMsdOqorz8vH9yb1YZ8sw3ws9jGiDIG3LgF
Coos County Listening Session
1/19/21 at 6:30 PM (*rescheduled from 1/6*)
RSVP: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIufuqorj0jGNRnsdN2By0dBHdcSX9Aw5DW
Belknap County Listening Session
1/7/21 at 6:00 PM
RSVP: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIvcuChrD4vHNLe1o0iQtsAyPcCPQRZCc6E
Manchester Listening Session
1/9/21 at 10:30 AM
RSVP: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUudemvrDIuG9KA0XE2y2QlN8uEdSiHVowt
Carroll County Listening Session
1/11/21 at 6:00 PM
RSVP: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJclf-ygqT0jGdbAN4RFb6lJQPnENTgsAU7v
Our mission is to hear from everyone who wants to be heard in the way they want to be heard. Therefore, in addition to attending a listening session, feedback to the Task Force can be submitted in a number of ways including:
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Scheduling a 1:1 or small group meeting with a member of the Task Force by emailing taskforce@nhdp.org.
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Reaching out to a Task Force member - the full list can be found on this page, below.
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Submitting feedback or data to the Task Force in writing by emailing taskforce@nhdp.org.
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Filling out our General Survey.
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The Task Force will be requesting meetings with Federal, Gubernatorial, Executive Council, Senate and House candidates, constituency caucuses, and progressive groups. If you think one of these listening sessions would be a better fit, please email taskforce@nhdp.org.
Regular updates will be posted on the NHDP website at https://www.nhdp.org/blue-hampshire-taskforce. We look forward to working with you to Build a Blue Hampshire for years to come!
The New Hampshire Democratic Party Task Force on Building a Blue Hampshire will consist of the following members:
Former House Speaker Terie Norelli, Chair
Representative Josh Adjutant
Program Chair of Dover Democrats & At-Large Officer of the NHDP's AAPI Caucus Luz Bay
Representative Jennifer Bernet
Former Senator Peter Burling
Former Representative Ed Butler
Chair of Hollis Democratic Committee Judy Carr
Chair of Rockingham County Democratic Committee Larry Drake
Representative Manny Espitia
Representative Sue Ford
Secretary of Cheshire County Democratic Committee Ann Heffernon
Former House Chief of Staff and Former NHDP Executive Director Ryan Mahoney
Former Chair of Strafford County Democratic Committee Gene Porter
Representative Cole Riel
Union Organizer Caitlin Rollo
Former Senator Kathy Sgambati
State Senator Tom Sherman
Chair of Belknap County and Meredith Democrats Lynn Thomas
Executive Councilor-Elect Cinde Warmington
The Task Force's focus will include, but is not limited to, a review of the Coordinated Campaign and NHDP programmatic support for state candidates, review of down ballot caucus programs, programmatic activity of local Democratic committees, candidates, and outside groups, and down ballot efforts of the opposing Party.
The Task Force on Building a Blue Hampshire will begin its work immediately, and will be administered and advised by the 2018 Coordinated Campaign Director Erin Turmelle. For more information, or to contact the Task Force, please email TaskForce@nhdp.org.