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Elections can be overwhelming — and sometimes, it’s hard to feel truly connected to the political process.

But this is one of the few times that you get a direct say in what matters most to you and your state. A time to celebrate, not surrender, your civic duties.

To help you stay informed and engaged as Nov. 3 quickly approaches, we’re game-ifying election season with this interactive Election Explorer Challenge!

From visiting your local polling place to attending a candidate forum, head to this page to learn more about the different ways you can participate for the chance to win a $100 gift card to a local bookstore of your choice.

The best prize of all? Getting to play an active role in the civic process, during a high-stakes election season.

Every month, we ask the Granite State a question about life in New Hampshire. Submit an answer, and your voice may be featured on air or online.

As football season gets underway this fall, New Hampshire is expecting record-breaking amounts of money spent on sports wagering. It mirrors a national trend as more and more people are placing wagers on sports.

So for this month’s Big Question we’re asking: How has sports wagering shown up in your life?

Let us know your own experiences with sports wagering by submitting to this Google Form or emailing voices@nhpr.org.

We’ll get in touch with you, and you might hear your voice on All Things Considered!

A drive in the Granite State wouldn’t be complete without spotting one or two (or many) vanity license plates. They’re everywhere, and the creativity of New Hampshire drivers is unmatched.

Last month, we asked for the best vanity plates you’ve seen while out and about – and you did not disappoint.

Peruse the full collection  – from LOBSTA+ to ANUSTRT – here.

In the next month, we’re hosting a series of forums with the top candidates for governor, U.S. Congress and the U.S. Senate.

Our first forum with the 1st Congressional District candidates is coming up on Oct. 6. And we want your input: 

What questions do you have for Republican Anthony DiLorenzo and Democrat Stefany Shaheen? Are there any issues you wish they were talking about more often? What problems in your day-to-day life do you want them to address?

Let us know in the comments or by emailing voices@nhpr.org. Your question could end up making it into our forum — and all of your feedback will help to shape the focus of our conversations.

P.S. Wondering how we decide who to invite to the forums? Learn more here.

As the state primary begins to wind down, we want to know: How did Election Day go for you?

If you were a first-time voter, how did you find navigating voter registration?

If you’ve voted before, was today’s process pretty standard, or did you face any unexpected challenges while at the polls?

Let us know in the comments, or by emailing voices@nhpr.org.

Check out our live blog for the latest on how voting is going across the state.

As the state primary begins to wind down, we want to know: How did Election Day go for you?

If you were a first-time voter, how did you find navigating voter registration?

If you’ve voted before, was today’s process pretty standard, or did you face any unexpected challenges while at the polls? 

If you voted in Manchester or Nashua, did you notice any federal poll observers at your polling location?

Let us know in the comments, or by emailing voices@nhpr.org.

Check out our live blog for the latest on how voting is going across the state.

With the state primary right around the corner, we decided to spend this week sharing some race breakdowns to help you feel more informed and less overwhelmed as you prepare to vote.

We didn’t save the best for last, but we did save the buzziest. We’re closing out our primary primer series with the race for Senate.

This seat has been blue since Sen. Jeanne Shaheen took office in 2009. But with her impending retirement, Republicans are hoping to flip it, which makes the race important on a national scale as both parties fight for control of Congress.

Want to go deeper? Learn more about the 2026 NH Elections here.

If you have any election-related questions, let us know in the comments or by emailing voices@nhpr.org.

With the state primary right around the corner, we’re hoping to spend this week sharing some race breakdowns to help you feel more informed and less overwhelmed as you prepare to vote.

Today, we’re taking a trip to the executive branch for a look at the NH gubernatorial race.

Unlike most states, New Hampshire elects a new governor every two years. Here’s an overview of their duties.

Want to go deeper? Learn more about the 2026 NH Elections here.

If you have any election-related questions, let us know in the comments or by emailing voices@nhpr.org.

With the state primary right around the corner, we’re hoping to spend this week sharing some race breakdowns to help you feel more informed and less overwhelmed as you prepare to vote.

Today, we’re looking at New Hampshire’s 2nd Congressional District (also known as “CD2”), which covers most of the northern, southern, and western portions of the state.

Remember, if you need to double check whether you vote in this district, you can look up a sample ballot here.

Want to go deeper? Learn more about the 2026 NH Elections here.

If you have any election-related questions, let us know in the comments or by emailing voices@nhpr.org.

With the state primary right around the corner, we’re hoping to spend this week sharing some race breakdowns to help you feel more informed and less overwhelmed as you prepare to vote.

First up: New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District (also known as “CD1”). The district includes much of the Southern Tier, Seacoast, Lakes Region, Mount Washington Valley, and parts of Greater Manchester. (If you need to double check whether you vote in this district, you can look up a sample ballot.)

Want to go deeper? Learn more about the 2026 NH Elections here.

If you have any election-related questions, let us know in the comments or by emailing voices@nhpr.org.

We hope it's OK to share this article we just published — it seemed like it might be of interest to folks in this community:

New Hampshire will receive up to $224 million as part of agreement resolving lawsuits that claimed tech-giant Meta intentionally designed its products to addict young users and misrepresented the safety risks their social media platforms posed.

New Hampshire’s payout is part of a more than $17 billion multi-state deal, which includes 47 other states, Washington D.C. and numerous U.S. territories.

“Tech companies have used their algorithms and their platforms for profit to the detriment of a generation of children,” said Gov. Kelly Ayotte at a press conference in Concord Wednesday.

Research has shown that extensive screen use can lead to addiction-like behaviors and has been linked to issues like depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts in young people.

Ayotte said the state will use the money to bolster young people’s mental health and educate parents about tech platforms.

Are you a young person or parent dealing with negative side effects from social media use? How do you feel about the upcoming changes intended to protect minors on Facebook and Instagram?

Let us know in the comments or by emailing voices@nhpr.org.

We hope it's OK to share this article we just published — it seemed like it might be of interest to folks in this community:

The state Department of Education has created a task force charged with learning how screens are being used at school and addressing concerns over digital technology in classrooms. The group hopes to craft recommendations for schools and policy makers by its final meeting in September.

It follows a 2025 state law that prohibits the use of cellphones in New Hampshire classrooms.

The initiative is in line with a national “ed-tech backlash” movement, and other states are taking a similar approach.

“I think that people have recognized that maybe [with] technology in certain cases there's just been too much of it in the classroom,” said Chris Motika, who leads the task force. “Our goal is to make sure that whatever we recommend is something that's palatable to everyone… but is really focused in on trying to help and improve students learning.”

Are you a student, parent or teacher navigating the use of technology in the classroom? If so, do you have ideas for how screen-time policy should be implemented this school year? Let us know in the comments, or by emailing voices@nhpr.org.

We hope it's OK to share this article we just published — it seemed like it might be of interest to folks in this community:

Nearly 200 people squeezed into Keene City Hall for a special council meeting Monday night to discuss at least three arrests made by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the city last week.

Most of the residents in attendance expressed concern, fear and grief over the presence of ICE in what is usually a quiet city, and asked city leaders to support Keene’s growing population of immigrants.

City officials were sympathetic but cautious about making promises, especially following a directive from the Trump Administration earlier this year that threatens to cut federal funding from so-called “sanctuary jurisdictions.”

In New Hampshire, two state laws passed last year aim to prevent local communities from passing ordinances to stop ICE. Under one new state law, municipalities could lose up to a quarter of their state funding and get sued by the attorney general if they do so.

Have you noticed an increased ICE presence in your community? If so, how do you feel about these changing law enforcement norms? Let us know in the comments or by emailing voices@nhpr.org.

We hope it's OK to share this article we just published — it seemed like it might be of interest to folks in this community:

New Hampshire housing advocates say the new federal 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act will give developers more flexibility and incentives to build affordable units in the state.

The bipartisan legislation, which became law in July, is a wide-ranging combination of more than 60 bills previously introduced in Congress.

Elissa Margolin, director of St. Anselm College's Initiative for Housing Policy and Practice, said there aren’t a lot of new tools in the legislation, but it will help communities and developers navigate housing red tape.

Read the story for the main takeaways for how the act will affect New Hampshire.

How do you feel about this new law? Will these changes impact your own housing decisions, particularly around manufactured homes and/or affordable housing? Let us know in the comments or by emailing voices@nhpr.org.

We’d love to share this David Ramirez performance we just aired — it seemed like it might be of interest to folks in this community 🎸🎶

This week on Live from the Word Barn, Americana singer-songwriter David Ramirez takes the stage for an intimate performance.

Known for his honest storytelling and rich vocals, Ramirez delivers a thoughtful set exploring themes of ambition, fleeting romance, and hope for what lies ahead.

You can catch NHPR's Live from the Word Barn on-air or at nhpr.org each Friday at 8 p.m. and again on Sunday at 6 p.m.

Every month, NHPR asks the Granite State a question about life in New Hampshire. When you submit an answer, your voice may be featured on air or online.

The median home price in New Hampshire hit a new record high this summer: $575,000. The last time the state had a balanced housing market, when the number of buyers and available homes was roughly equal, was a decade ago.

So for August’s Big Question, we want to know: How has the cost of housing in New Hampshire shaped your life decisions?

What decisions or sacrifices have you had to make because of the housing market in our state?

Comment your answer, email voices@nhpr.org or send us a voice memo on the NHPR app (instructions at the link above). We’ll get in touch with you, and you might hear your voice on All Things Considered.

Hey r/concordnh!

Is your car automatically set to 89.1 FM? Or…do you make it a point to avoid our station?

Either way, we want to know why. Take this quick, 5-minute survey and tell us how we can do better and what you need from local news in New Hampshire.

If you take the survey, you’ll have a chance to win a $100 gift card to a gas station or grocery store of your choice. (We’ll randomly pick 10 winners from all of the respondents!) 

One more important note: We won’t share your responses outside of NHPR, and we won’t sell your information to outside parties.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us — your voice will help us better serve this whole state.