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UNH active COVID-19 cases eclipse previous high; 325 people in quarantine

By Hannah Donahue · Friday, Nov. 6, 2020

After reporting zero new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases on Nov. 1, the University of New Hampshire (UNH) announced 16 new cases on Nov. 5 and 60 total active cases, per their COVID-19 dashboard. Forty-seven of the 60 are students, while 10 are faculty or staff and three are categorized as “other/contractor.”

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Misinformation spreads about Wisconsin election results

By Cassie Hollasch · Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020

Amid election uncertainty across the country, misinformation is spreading online about Wisconsin. The state's race was called in former Vice President Joe Biden's favor by the Associated Press at approximately 2 p.m. EST, and some Republicans believe the election was stolen.

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Absentee ballots' effects on the 2020 presidential election

By Isabelle Curtis · Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic shifted the workings of politics to create an unprecedented 2020 presidential election cycle. Chief among these changes has been the increased use of absentee ballots, which has many voters wondering how the influx of ballots will affect election results. 

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2020 election in Durham

By annakatemunsey26 · Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020

2020 presented a significant deal of various challenges, but has voting in one of the most important elections of this generation also been a challenge? Given the unique circumstances, registered voters around Durham still found a way to cast their ballot. Lines were socially-distant and voters received their stickers, and election anxiety has begun to set in.

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UNH seniors bring students to polls in “vote-mobile”

By Cassie Hollasch · Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020

University of New Hampshire (UNH) senior sociology and justice studies major Laura Clancy voted early in the day on Nov. 3. Her classmate, recreation management and policy and event management major Caroline Wilson voted absentee. But the students’ Election Day did not end once they cast their votes. In the morning, Wilson and Clancy took a picture in front of a minivan that they dubbed “The Vote Mobile” or “the Bald Eagle” on social media, offering free rides to the polls. 

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Voter turnout in Durham lower than expected

By Cassie Hollasch · Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020

The New Hampshire general election ran smoothly on Tuesday and had a high turnout of voters, despite the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The votes cast and same-day registrations in Durham, were down from the election in 2016, but the town saw a massive increase in absentee ballots.

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Shaheen secures third term as N.H. senator in convincing fashion

By Anna Kate Munsey · Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020

Family and supporters chanted for veteran New Hampshire politician Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D) as she gave her victory speech early Tuesday evening. Shaheen beat Republican challenger Bryant “Corky” Messner in the U.S. Senate Race in New Hampshire. The race was called very soon after the closure of all polls in the state by 8 p.m.

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Trump falsely claims 2020 Presidential Election victory

By Cassie Hollasch · Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020

President Donald Trump falsely claimed he won the 2020 presidential election, even though many key states have not counted all of their votes yet. He made this statement when he appeared in front of cameras in the East Room at the White House shortly before 2:30 a.m. on Wednesday Nov. 4. While the presidential race remains close, it is not over until all ballots have been counted.

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Brave elected first Black sheriff in New Hampshire

By Cassie Hollasch · Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020

Mark Brave, a Democrat from Dover, defeated Republican Paul Callaghan of Rochester in Tuesday’s general election for the position of Strafford County Sheriff. Brave has now become the first Black sheriff in New Hampshire’s history.

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Warmington wins District 2 Executive Council seat

By Cassie Hollasch · Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020

Democrat Cinde Warmington won the race against Republican James “Jim” Beard to represent District 2 on New Hampshire’s Executive Council and is currently the sole democrat to be elected to the council this election cycle, as Districts 1 and 5 have not been called yet.

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Perkins-Kwoka defeats Polidura in state senate race

By Cassie Hollasch · Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020

After a long 12 hours of Southeastern Granite State voters streaming in and out of polling centers, Democrat Rebecca Perkins Kwoka defeated Republican Sue Polidura in decisive fashion to capture New Hampshire’s District 21 senate seat.

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Pappas wins reelection in NH-01

By Cassie Hollasch · Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020

The Associated Press projects that U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas will defeat Republican challenger Matt Mowers in the race for N.H.’s 1st Congressional District. It is the first time a congressional representative from either party from the district has won consecutive terms in over 10 years.

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Mental health resources available for election stress

By Cassie Hollasch · Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020

This year has been chaotic, overwhelming, stressful, and uncertain. As we approach one of the most contentious and divided Election Days our country has ever seen, it’s completely valid to be feeling anxious or stressed about what comes next.

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