FROM THE PLATFORM COMMITTEE

The Platform Committee, appointed in February 2025, was tasked with simplifying the platform passed in 2024. Our committee represented a broad cross-section of the New Hampshire Republican Party, ranging from very conservative to more moderate members. In our review, we utilized a revamped working copy provided by the then NHGOP vice-chair, the 2024 National GOP Platform, and the current NHGOP platform.

We analyzed these documents for consistent themes and determined that establishing a set of core principles aligned with Republican values was the most effective path forward. While reaching a consensus on the final wording required significant compromise, we believe these principles provide the necessary guidance to elect Republicans this November.

Although some feedback suggested the principles are too general, we intentionally designed them to provide candidates the leeway to discuss these values in ways that resonate with their specific constituencies.

The final committee vote on the platform was 6 to 1. The dissenting vote was due to the exclusion of a specific "right to life" principle. We recognize this is a divisive issue and that our party members hold a wide spectrum of views on the matter.

We ask for your support of these principles as our guide for elections.