Maura Sullivan

Plan for ICE detention center in Merrimack has been scrapped, governor says After two months of speculation, protests and public debate, the Department of Homeland Security is moving on from plans for an immigrant detention facility in Merrimack, WMUR was first to report on T...

This is great news! The people of Merrimack and folks across New Hampshire stood up for their community – and won. Public pressure works.

But we should not rely on public pressure alone. Congress must act to bring this rogue agency under control. #NHPolitics
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Senator Hassan: (603) 622-2204

Senator Shaheen: (603) 647-7500

Representative Pappas: (603) 935-6710

Plane with ICE detainees on tarmac at airport at Pease for more than 12 hours A plane with ICE detainees landed at Portsmouth International Airport at Pease around 1 a.m. Monday, and the nor'easter led it to remain on the tarmac for more than 12 hours.

ICE is recklessly endangering lives here in NH. It must stop.

Call Senators Shaheen and Hassan, and Representative Pappas. Ask them to ensure detainees aren’t shackled and only those with valid deportation orders are being detained. #NHPolitics www.wmur.com/article/port...

This economy is leaving Granite Staters behind. It’s time for leadership grounded in experience, accountability, and results. As a Marine and former senior government official, that is exactly what I will bring to Congress. #NHPolitics

Thanks to advocacy from so many across NH and the country, the VA retracted its recent rule change that would have cut veterans' benefits.

In times when so much feels out of our control, this shows that when we stand up and speak out – WE still have the power.

Keep up the fight.

Big thank you to everyone who packed our Portsmouth house party. It was great to see so many neighbors engaged, energized, and ready to fight for our community.

We're building a winning coalition one neighborhood conversation at a time. Thank you for hosting, Shanika!

I am so proud to have the support of Cindy and Tom. Cindy is the At-Large School Board Member in Manchester, and Tom is a former public school teacher. Thank you for believing in me, our team, and that change is possible. Onward!

Tariffs are taxes, & Granite Staters paid the price.

NH exports roughly $7 billion per year. After Trump's tariffs, exports to Canada – our second-largest trading partner – dropped 40%.

Glad SCOTUS put an end to it.

It’s time to invest in our infrastructure & American manufacturing. #NHPolitics

I'll continue to show up for our communities across the First District and work closely with the local leaders who know their towns and cities best. I'm humbled and proud to have earned the support of Alderman At-Large June Trisciani and so many other dedicated Manchester leaders.

Never mind releasing the files. We need to prosecute the criminals. All of them – Republican or Democrat – to the fullest extent of the law.

Our government is spectacularly failing its basic duty to protect the most vulnerable from abuse.

Jeffrey Epstein is gone, but the two-tier justice system that let him thrive hasn’t gone anywhere.

While the wealthy and well-connected protect their friends, the rest of us play by a different set of rules. That’s not the America I believe in, or the America I risked my life to defend.

Many of Epstein’s victims were in the room at the Pam Bondi hearing.

Asked if they’d been contacted by the DOJ: not a single hand went up.

Asked if they’d cooperate with an investigation: every hand did.

We’re watching powerful people being protected in real time.

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Bookery yesterday! From housing to healthcare, real change starts in communities, and no one knows their communities better than local leaders. It is truly an honor to earn the support of such a broad swath of Manchester advocates and elected officials.

I’m proud to have the support of 7 more Manchester elected and community leaders, bringing our total endorsers in the Queen City to 38.

These leaders know this economy isn’t working for regular people, and they’re ready for a leader who will actually deliver results for Granite Staters. #NHPolitics

I swore an oath as a Marine officer to defend this country and the freedoms that define it. I’m ready to take the oath in Congress and continue the fight: for veterans, for working families, for affordable, high-quality healthcare for every American. #NHPolitics

I’m proud to have served under President Obama as an Asst. Secretary of the VA & senior Pentagon official working to improve Veterans healthcare & strengthen national security. While presidents change, our commitment to government of, by, & for the people must never waver.

Happy Presidents’ Day 🇺🇲

The GOP cut our healthcare so they could spend $38.3 billion of our tax dollars on mass detention camps, including one in Merrimack, NH.

That’s a profound & dangerous misplacement of priorities. We should be investing in housing, lowering costs, & supporting families – not building a police state.

ICE is detaining and mistreating people right here in NH, and our tax dollars are paying for it. If you’re as outraged as I am, please call your member of Congress and tell them to do their job and hold ICE accountable.

Meet the Hell Cats — a key to Democrats’ hopes of taking the House A Signal group chat has become a support system and a strategy hub for these Democratic women veterans running in high-stakes races.

In a time of corrupt politicians, voters are looking for leaders grounded in service.

Proud to be running alongside the Hell Cats – a group of women veterans – stepping up to make our country safer & more affordable. Nobody fights harder than a mom who’s also a Marine.
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Super Bowl chili with Drake Maye’s biggest fan! #GoPats

I strongly disagree with Democrats who voted last week to continue funding ICE. Not one more dollar for this agency until it is completely overhauled from top to bottom. No more masked secret police. Democrats must use their power and demand the cessation of ICE’s violence and terror.
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Started the New Year off right this past weekend with the Manchester City Democrats. Thank you to Maxine Mosley, Joshua Query, and everyone who organized such a fun potluck and raffle. Grateful for the meaningful conversations as we build momentum for the year ahead!

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One silver lining of the weather lately: perfect ice at Strawbery Banke in Portsmouth! So much joy skating with Marc and the kiddos ❄️ ⛸️

I’m taking that energy into the new year, and wishing you and your families a healthy and happy 2026. See you out on the trail!

- Maura

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The challenges we are facing in New Hampshire are immense and can feel daunting. But today, I am fired up to not only win in 2026, but to fight like hell for all of us in Washington.

That is because regular people are chipping in what they can. Every single contribution is meaningful to me, so thank you 🙏.

I am so proud to be endorsed by over 100 local elected officials and community leaders — and I’m so grateful for the outpouring of financial support! We have out-raised the entire primary field with 95% of contributions being $100 or less.

Happy New Year New Hampshire!

We launched our campaign for Congress this year, and we are just getting started!!

Merry Christmas from our home to yours! Wishing you a safe and joyful holiday season filled with gratitude, reflection, and hope — and meaningful time spent with family and dear friends.