October 2026: 143 Endorsements, the Legislative Summit, and the Upcoming Elections
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October 2026: 143 Endorsements, the Legislative Summit, and the Upcoming Elections

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Episode description

Welcome to the audio edition of the New Hampshire Liberty Alliance’s October newsletter! With Election Day almost here, we’re breaking down the last-minute push, the road to the Legislative Summit, and the ways you can shape what happens in Concord next session. If you want to keep New Hampshire the “Live Free or Die” state, this is your quick on-the-go guide to the front lines of the liberty movement.

Here is what we cover in this edition:

The Road to the Legislative Summit: Members have been pitching bill ideas Shark Tank–style at our weekly Power Hour, and the strongest proposals go before liberty-aligned legislators at the Legislative Summit on Monday, November 9th. Bills can only be filed during a short window (November 4th–18th), so now is the time to submit yours. Admission is free for legislators, $5 for NHLA members, and $35 for non-members.

143 Endorsements and NHLA’s Independence: NHLA has endorsed 143 candidates for the November 3rd general election, 139 for the House and four for the Senate, across all ten counties. After a Democratic Party operative spread misleading claims about our endorsements, we’re making it clear: 23 years in, NHLA calls its own shots. Our grades and endorsements are about liberty, not party politics.

Wanted: A New Research Director: Nominations are open for one of NHLA’s most important roles, covering bill review oversight, documenting NHLA positions, developing the Liberty Ratings, and designing candidate surveys. Know a dedicated champion for liberty? Nominations close October 31st.

New Digital Tools: Our refreshed website, the new Liberty Ratings Search (search legislators by name and filter by party or grade), the Liberty Ratings API for developers and researchers, and this very podcast.

Community and Staying Connected: Power Hour every Friday at noon in Manchester, NHLA Alerts, our members-only Facebook group, and a thank-you to our Torchbearers.

Merch of the Month: It’s hoodie season! Stay warm, show your NHLA spirit, and support the work.

Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Register for the Legislative Summit and submit your bill ideas: nhliberty.org/summit

See all 143 NHLA endorsements for the general election: nhliberty.org/2026-candidate-endorsements

Read our announcement on the endorsements and NHLA’s independence: Media release

Nominate a Research Director (by October 31st): membership@nhliberty.org

Search legislators’ Liberty Ratings: nhliberty.org/ratings

Explore the Liberty Ratings API: api.nhliberty.org/docs

RSVP for a free Friday lunch and networking at NHLA Power Hour: nhliberty.org/power-hour

Sign up for NHLA Alerts so you never miss a key bill or hearing: nhliberty.org/newsletter-signup

See all upcoming liberty events on our calendar: nhliberty.org/events

Join the members-only NHLA group on Facebook: nhliberty.org/facebook

Grab an NHLA hoodie at our merchandise store: nhliberty.org/store

Support our work with a donation: nhliberty.org/donate

If you value these updates, please take 10 seconds to leave us a 5-star review, subscribe on your favorite app, and share this episode with a liberty-loving neighbor!

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Picture this: election day looming, nerves on edge, and the

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future of liberty in New Hampshire hanging in the balance.

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It’s that make-or-break moment that always

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gets my adrenaline going.

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It’s wild, isn’t it?

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All year builds to this.

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And for folks just tuning in, I’m here with you today to unpack how the New Hampshire

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Liberty Alliance, or NHLA, is shaping the conversation—as well as the ballot.

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Exactly.

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Not only are we talking last-minute election pushes, but we’ll dig into the upcoming Legislative Summit,

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NHLA’s approach to endorsements, and how you can actually get your bill ideas in front of lawmakers.

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That’s right.

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We’ll also spotlight key roles you might not know about, check out NHLA’s new digital tools, and

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even share some lighter moments—like why everyone’s suddenly obsessed with NHLA hoodies.

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So stick around for a packed show.

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Let’s jump right in—what’s the vibe

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leading up to the Legislative Summit?

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I’m hearing people are pitching bill ideas

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Shark Tank–style at these Power Hours.

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That’s spot-on!

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The Power Hour is like NHLA’s creative lab—members bring their

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proposals, pitch them, and get feedback in real time.

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The best ideas are polished up for the Summit,

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where lawmakers are actually listening.

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So it’s not just brainstorming for the sake of talking—these sessions can

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actually turn into real laws if a legislator picks up an idea.

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Exactly.

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And the Summit is where it all comes

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together.

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Members and legislators meet, discuss, and hopefully set some

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liberty-focused change in motion for the next session.

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I saw NHLA just released 143 endorsements

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for the upcoming election.

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That’s a hefty number!

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But it hasn’t been all smooth sailing,

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right?

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Not at all.

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There was actually a flare-up after a Democratic operative

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spread some misleading info about NHLA endorsements.

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Since NHLA’s ratings can sway campaigns,

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that caused real confusion.

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No wonder the group doubled down on their

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independence.

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Twenty-three years of work, and they’re still making it clear: NHLA

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calls its own shots, no matter who’s trying to muddy the waters.

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That’s the heart of it—keeping the mission laser-

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focused on liberty, not party politics.

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They want everyone to know: their grades and

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endorsements aren’t up for grabs.

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Switching gears—there’s a call out now for

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a new Research Director.

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It sounds like a huge job.

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What does that actually involve?

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It’s pretty crucial.

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The Research Director reviews bills, documents NHLA’s stances,

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creates the Liberty Ratings, and designs candidate surveys.

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It’s a blend of policy wonk and organizer.

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Serious responsibility, especially during the

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mad rush of the legislative session.

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If you know someone who lives and breathes

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liberty, this is their moment.

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Absolutely.

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And while you’re at it—if you have an idea for a

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bill, the Summit is the place to share it.

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You don’t need to be a lawmaker, just have a

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clear vision for a freer New Hampshire.

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Speaking of clear visions, NHLA’s been rolling

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out some slick online resources lately.

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I just tried their Liberty Ratings Search—makes

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comparing legislators’ records so much faster.

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And for the more data-driven, their

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Liberty Ratings API is a dream.

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Developers, researchers, or anyone curious can dig

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right into the numbers behind the scenes.

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Plus, don’t forget their podcast.

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If you’d rather listen than read, that’s a great way

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to keep up with what’s happening in Concord.

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And for those wanting to get more involved,

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Power Hour every Friday is an open invite.

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It’s all about building that sense of

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community.

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Shifting to the lighter side—hoodie season

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is apparently a big deal!

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I’ve seen NHLA’s hoodies everywhere this

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month.

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It’s almost like a badge of honor in the

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fall.

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Totally!

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It’s a fun way for people to show their support, stay

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warm, and spark conversations about liberty.

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Plus, proceeds help support NHLA’s work.

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And for anyone wanting to stay in the loop, signing up for NHLA

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alerts or joining their private Facebook group is the move.

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Fast updates, opportunities to take

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action—it’s all there.

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And don’t forget: the board always shouts out

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their Torchbearers for ongoing support.

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That kind of dedication keeps the liberty

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torch burning bright.

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Let’s wrap with our top takeaways.

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First, NHLA’s independence matters more than

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ever—especially around election time.

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Second, there are real opportunities for regular folks to

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shape policy, from Power Hour to the Legislative Summit.

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Third, using NHLA’s new digital tools makes it easier to

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stay informed and hold legislators accountable.

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My challenge to listeners: pick one event or tool this week and get

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involved—even something as simple as submitting a bill idea.

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That one small step can be the spark for

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real change.

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And we’ll be back soon to break down the results, the stories,

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and the next moves for New Hampshire’s liberty movement.

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Thanks for tuning in—stay curious, stay active,

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and keep the spirit of liberty alive!

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Catch you next time.