Every registered Democrat in Francestown has automatic membership in the FDC and is welcome to attend our meetings and events, without any obligation to pay dues.

However, we do ask Democrats and Democrat-leaning Undeclared voters in Francestown to voluntarily support our activities with biennial contributions made during the Mid Term and General Election cycles.

Over the coming weeks, we hope that you will help finance our town’s Committee, as we work towards changing the direction of politics and governance in New Hampshire, and actively support the campaigns of competent and responsible candidates for state and federal office.

Year- round the FDC acts on behalf of Democrats and Undeclared voters to promote progressive policies including:

• The responsible stewardship of our environment and amelioration of climate change
• The strengthening of Public Education
• A defense of reproductive rights
• Affordable access to health care, mental health services, and detox programs
• Tax relief for NH property owners
• Paid Family Medical Leave and an expansion of affordable Day Care
• Family-friendly, rather than predominantly Corporate-friendly policies
• Support for Voting Rights

Your financial contribution to the Francestown Democratic Committee strengthens our ability to:

• Advocate for policies and legislation in Concord and Washington that align with our values
• Mobilize voters when issues, bills and high-level appointments in Concord require immediate action
• Maintain on-going communication with elected officials in Concord and Washington
• Support the campaigns of Democratic candidates that will work to restore common sense, civil discourse, and sound governance in Concord, and represent us well in Washington

Contributions are also used to pay for:

Communications and the operation of websites

• Mailings
• Voter lists
• Ads highlighting issues and candidates
• FDC sponsored events

Please give as generously as you can this year. So much is at stake. Checks can be made out to the Francestown Democratic Committee and mailed to:

You can also contribute online at: https://secure.actblue.com

Search for “Francestown Democratic Committee” in their Directory, to link to our account

VOTE THEM OUT IN 2026

David Wheeler, is a 2020 election skeptic who has endorsed legislation making it more difficult for students , new residents, and those serving in the military to register to vote. He is a strong supporter of Edelblut policies and the expansion of school vouchers. He provides a reliable Republican vote AGAINST Planned Parenthood funding and reproductive rights, and needs to be removed from the District 5 Executive Council seat this November.

Ruth Ward, the SD8 NH Senator currently representing us, also deserves retirement. Her decades-long advocacy for fetal rights over reproductive rights, her support and collusion with Frank Edelblut to promote school vouchers and destroy public education, and a voting record that demonstrates just how extreme her views are, should motivate all of us to work hard for David Trumble, who will be our Democratic candidate . Many questions have arisen regarding the participation of Ruth’s husband, Fred Ward, as a founding Trustee of the Lionheart Charter School in Peterborough. The school’s approval by the NH Department of Education was fast-tracked, and it received its Charter and taxpayer funding in record time. Lionheart opened its doors in September 2022. Hillsdale College, a far-right religious institution with strong political ties to Trump and Betsy DeVos, is providing its curriculum and syllabi.

Mary C. Murphy, is a Francestown resident who represents D27 in the NH House of Representatives. She is an opponent of gun safety laws and common-sense legislation to help prevent gun-inflicted domestic violence and suicides. She is an advocate for strict abortion control and unrestricted school vouchers for families of all income levels for use at private and parochial schools. She favors the reduction of taxes on interest & dividends and businesses , which downshifts our state’s financial burden to towns and property tax payers. Murphy’s voting record reflects her support of the far-right agenda Republican leadership in the NH House are putting in place.

We need every vote for Democratic candidates that we can muster. Encourage all your kids, grandkids, and neighbors’ kids turning 18 to register to vote.

If you know local college-age students who will be away at school, please work with them to set up a process with the Town Clerk before they leave for school ,to ensure they will be able to obtain an Absentee Ballot while away.

If you or your friends plan to be out of town during elections, please make sure everyone applies for an Absentee Ballot.

Recommended Reading and Podcasts For NH Political News

https://indepthnh.org

Write To

newsletter@nhdp.org  to request a subscription to the NH Democratic Party newsletter

hcdccommunications@gmail.com  to request placement on their mailing list

Kind regards,

Sue Jonas

FDC, Co-Chair