Politics & Government

Gilmore Agrees to Participate in NEC Student Convention

NH Primary Student Convention to be held in Manchester.

MANCHESTER, NH - The New Hampshire Primary Student Convention is excited to announce that a Town Hall Meeting will be held with presidential candidate and former Gov. Jim Gilmore, R-VA, during the Convention, Jan. 4, to Jan. 6, 2016, in Manchester. Added to the growing schedule of candidate visits, workshops, and panel discussions, Gilmore will answer student questions and share his views on the future of America, according to a press statement.

During the past three presidential primary cycles, New England College has brought the electoral process to a whole new audience eager to learn and participate. Nearly 1,000 college and high school students have convened to hear from presidential candidates, members of the state and national media, and issue advocacy groups for three days of serious, up close politicking.

Join us for this exciting and extraordinarily educational event! For more information and to register, go to: nhprimarystudentconvention.org.

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The NH Primary Student Convention nhprimarystudentconvention.org brings the presidential electoral process to a young audience eager to be engaged. Since the 2000 presidential election cycle, New England College has sponsored “College Convention” and hosted thousands of college and high school students, educators, and campaign-followers. Recently renamed to be more inclusive, this memorable event features presidential candidates, national and international media, pundits, and active citizens from across the country for a face-to-face look at the people and issues that shape presidential primary campaigns.

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