Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will return to New Hampshire next month to headline the state Democratic Party’s McIntyre-Shaheen 100 Club Dinner on April 25 in Nashua. This marks her first public appearance in the state since 2019. The New Hampshire Democratic Party (NHDP) announced the event as a key spring fundraiser.
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Clinton has repeatedly stated she will not seek the presidency again in 2028, citing a strong field of potential candidates within the Democratic Party. Her return to New Hampshire, the site of the country’s first presidential primary, is focused on raising campaign funds rather than mounting another run.
NHDP chair Ray Buckley highlighted Clinton’s decades of public service including roles as First Lady, U.S. Senator, and Secretary of State. He noted her contributions to voting rights, economic security, family leave policies, and global health initiatives.
Some progressive figures in New Hampshire expressed criticism of Clinton’s return. A longtime progressive leader, speaking anonymously, described the party’s decision to invite Clinton as “tone-deaf” and argued she does not represent the new direction sought by party activists, despite acknowledging her recent congressional deposition regarding Jeffrey Epstein.
Clinton previously won the 2008 New Hampshire Democratic presidential primary but lost the state to Senator Bernie Sanders in 2016. Since her 2016 general election loss, she has made two visits to New Hampshire for a book tour stop in 2017 and a speech at Dartmouth College in 2019.
Local Democratic strategist Lucas Meyer emphasized the fundraiser’s purpose to support party infrastructure ahead of upcoming elections. He said Clinton’s broad appeal, combined with her decision not to run for president, positions her as a strong fundraiser for New Hampshire Democrats.
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