New Hampshire: Republican or Democrat? New Hampshire, although one of the smallest states in both size and population, is often the center of the political world during the primaries, mainly due to the fact that it is the first primary held. New Hampshire has always been a relatively republican state, being one of very few to register more republicans than democrats, until recently. After being hit hard by the recession in the 1990s, Democrats have …showed first 75 words of 717 total…

…showed last 75 words of 717 total…and Clean Water Act of 2000. Both parties are now closely looking at New Hampshire as an opportunity to win seats in Congress. A safe republican state ten years ago, New Hampshire, although leaning republican, is divided and up for grabs. I predict that although this state’s elections will have a lot to do with the issues and the candidates, party politics will come into play as these races are closely watched around the country.