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Republican Melissa Bailey Files NH 1st District Run

6/7/2026

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Republican Melissa Bailey filed her candidacy for New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District at the Secretary of State’s office on June 3, 2026.
She said her auditing background will guide efforts to expose waste and fraud in federal programs.
Supporters cheered as Bailey arrived at the filing office in Bedford.
Bailey emphasized she is focused on her campaign rather than aligning with President Donald Trump’s agenda.

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Republican Melissa Bailey filed her candidacy for New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District at the Secretary of State’s office on June 3, 2026.
She said her auditing background will guide efforts to expose waste and fraud in federal programs.
Supporters cheered as Bailey arrived at the filing office in Bedford.
Bailey emphasized she is focused on her campaign rather than aligning with President Donald Trump’s agenda.