Fundraiser

During his trip to New Hampshire, Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean will participate in a fundraiser for U.S. Rep. Carol Shea-Porter.

The fundraiser is set to take place on October 13 in Manchester at the home of Bill and Kathy Gillett. Earlier in the day Dean will visit Keene State College to encourage college students to register to vote.

MANCHESTER-- Gov. Tim Pawlenty (R-Minn.) said that he was "glad" John McCain participated in the first presidential debate.

Days before the debate McCain suspended his campaign and said he would not attend the debate until a compromise was reached on a financial bailout package. McCain though announced Friday afternoon that he would attend the debate in Mississippi.

Pawlenty, who was often mentioned as a possible vice-presidential candidate, was in New Hampshire to attend a Republican unity dinner and presidential debate watch party.

The New Hampshire Young Democrats will be holding their annual John & Robert F. Kennedy Awards Concert on September 19.

Attending the event will be U.S. Rep. Carol Shea-Porter (D-Rochester) and U.S. Rep. Richard Neal (D-Mass.).

A prominent Massachusetts Congressman will be crossing the border into New Hampshire in mid-October to help raise money for the New Hampshire Democratic Party.

U.S. Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) will be the keynote speaker at the annual Jefferson Jackson dinner being held on October 18.

CONCORD-- In a state senate primary that has been marked by investigations, rumors and reports of illegal campaign activity, both candidates say they are ready to move onto the general election.

Andy Sanborn (R-Henniker) and Larry Elliott (R-Antrim) are running against one another in the Republican primary in state district 7. The winner will face freshman state Sen. Harold Janeway (D-Webster) on Election Day.

State Senate candidate Doug Kruse (R-Manchester) will officially launch his campaign on August 6th with a fundraiser.

The kick-off event and fundraiser with take place at Manchester's The Belmont Hall & Restaurant on Grove Street.

Former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge will announce the formation of New Hampshire Veterans for McCain tomorrow in Manchester.

Ridge is also scheduled to attend a fundraising in Bedford.

U.S. Rep. Henry WaxmanU.S. Rep. Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) will join U.S. Rep. Paul Hodes (D-Concord) for a fundraiser next week.

Waxman will attend a fundraiser for the Merrimack County Democrats on July 12 in Concord at the Red River Theatres. A ticket to the event will cost $15.