Straw Poll Voters Pick Dwyer Over Bragdon

On Saturday, the New Hampshire Young Republicans held their annual Lobster Bake and Straw Poll, an event Chairman David Hurst said "is quickly becoming part of the proud New Hamshire political tradition in which retail politics can often overcome the most well funded and advised political campaigns."

"With the straw poll we seek to give our grassroots activists an opportunity to share their insight and to tell us whom they would like to see represent the Republican Party in November," Hurst said. "(Saturday's) straw poll continues this proud tradition. While these numbers are far from a scientific representation of the general primary voter, these results do reflect the acknowledgment that these candidates have won over the hearts and minds of some of New Hampshire's most dedicated conservative activists." 

Below are the official results of the straw poll for the candidates Merrimack residents will be asked to choose from next week during the Sept. 11 Primary.

Governor
Ovide Lamontagne 78%
Kevin Smith 22%

U.S. Representative - 1st CD
Frank Guinta 84%
Rick Parent 12%
Vern Clough 4%

State Senate - 11th District
Daniel Dwyer 53%
Peter Bragdon 42% 
Scatter 5%

– Submitted by David Hurst, chairman of the New Hampshire Young Republicans