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Democratic hopefuls share priorities at gubernatorial forum
PLYMOUTH – With the gubernatorial primary election less than two months away, the state’s three Democratic candidates traveled to the Lakes Region on July 15 to discuss an array of topics including housing, state revenue and education.
Jon Kiper joins the race for NH governor
“I want to represent the people really struggling in this state,” said Jon Kiper, the Newmarket restauranteur vying for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, who proclaims “New Hampshire deserves a working-class governor.”
Kiper Makes Candidacy Official
Newmarket restaurant owner Jon Kiper formalized his Democratic primary bid and said what sets him apart from…
New Hampshire Democrats Take Part in Gubernatorial Forum
HANOVER—The three candidates hoping to become the Democratic nominee for New Hampshire governor pitched themselves to young voters at Dartmouth on Wednesday as they tackled issues such as climate change, housing, and voting access.
Democratic candidates address top issues in Exeter
From the Portsmouth Herald: “The New Hampshire state primary is Sept. 10, more than four months away, but Democratic voters filled the historic Town Hall Sunday to hear the party's three gubernatorial candidates answer questions from a panel of high school students…”
NH lawmakers split over bill mandating teachers tell all about students to parents
“This package of fearmongering bills targeting our already vulnerable youth population is just another attempt by the dying Republican Party to avoid addressing the real problems Granite Staters face,” said Kiper.
Gubernatorial candidate Jon Kiper denounces anti-LGBTQ legislation
“We need to stand up for transgender people today, because if the GOP has its way, the rights of all Granite Staters will soon be in jeopardy,” said Kiper. “As governor, I will oppose the marginalization of any Granite Stater. In the Live Free or Die state, our live-and-let-live culture must be honored at the top levels of government.
Letter: Jon Kiper is the governor NH needs
Jon’s commitment to understanding and addressing the needs of our community, coupled with his hands-on leadership, convinces me that he is the governor NH needs.
Op-Ed: High Time for Legal Cannabis in NH
Kiper’s Op-Ed: “Our legalization model must creatively maximize tax revenues without excluding local entrepreneurs, and without simply opening the market to established out-of-state companies.”
Anti-LGBT Bill Advances Through NH Senate
KIPER SPEAKS OUT: “The average person has become apathetic,” Kiper said. “They think that their vote doesn’t matter, so they don’t show up and they don’t advocate.”
Kiper on CloseUP this Sunday
This Sunday at 10am, catch Jon Kiper’s interview with Adam Sexton on WMUR CloseUP.
Volunteer Night 4/1
On Monday, April 1st, we're hosting YOU at my restaurant to discuss volunteer opportunities.
Rockingham County Dems 20th Annual Clambake
Join Jon + Team Kiper at the Rockingham County Democrats’ 20th Annual Clambake!
Letter: Fairness in media coverage
The “uphill battle” Jon Kiper’s gubernatorial campaign has faced should be of concern to Granite State residents.
Rock for Democracy | Newmarket
This is NOT your grandma’s political event! Join us for LIVE local bands + FREE vegan chili on Sunday, March 24th, at 4pm.
Newmarket restaurant owner running for governor to solve housing crisis
NEWMARKET, N.H. — A restaurant and bar owner in Newmarket is running for governor with a singular focus: solving New Hampshire's housing crisis.
St. Patty’s Corned Beef Bash
Join us on St. Patrick’s Day for a fundraiser benefitting the Kiper Campaign!
Statement on birthday of Susan B. Anthony
Here in Newmarket, we use two ballots in our municipal elections — one for School Board, and one for Town Council. Over a century ago, women were only permitted to…
Letter: Kiper will fight housing inflation
As governor, Jon will work to lower the cost of housing, the biggest driver of inflation, by eliminating restrictive zoning laws, investing in co-op housing, and coordinating a statewide response to homelessness.