New Hampshire Chapter of Progressive Democrats of America to Announce 2026 Slate of Progressive Candidates
NH-PDA supports progressive candidates and policies to help improve people’s lives.
Concord, NH — October 19, 2026 — The New Hampshire chapter of Progressive Democrats of America (NH-PDA) is announcing its 2026 slate of progressive candidates on Wednesday, October 21.
NH-PDA is building on the success of PDA-endorsed federal candidates in this year’s Democratic primary. The chapter will expand grassroots organizing to advance progressive policies, transform the Democratic Party, and build a government that serves the public interest.
NH-PDA will hold its first statewide meeting on Wednesday, October 21st.
“NH-PDA will work to elect progressive leaders who will put people first, including championing Medicare for All, protecting and expanding Social Security, supporting a moratorium on AI data centers, ending war profiteering, and rejecting corporate and special-interest money,” said Karishma Manzur, NH-PDA State Director and former U.S. Senate candidate. “Our commitment is simple: A New Hampshire That Works for Everyone.”
WHAT: Press conference. Media are welcome.
WHEN: Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 11:30 am
WHERE: NH State House, Concord, NH
WHO: Dr. Karishma Manzur, NH-PDA State Director and former U.S. Senate candidate
Casey Jenkins, NH-PDA Chapter Coordinator
NH State Representatives Tony Caplan and Jessica LaMontagne
Ken Barnes, Southern NH Indivisible
Will Hopkins, NH Peace Action and Veterans for Peace
Donna Baker-Hartwell, NH Third Act
