Earlier this month, when Republicans in DC passed Trump’s ruthless and reckless budget bill, they voted to take away healthcare and food from families in order to give more tax breaks to literal billionaires and run up our national debt. Out of the many headline-grabbing policies in this Frankenstein’s monster of a bill, what’s gotten less attention is how the legislation nationalizes school vouchers as part of a larger agenda to defund and ultimately destroy public education across the country.

Carleigh stopped by the Manchester Family BBQ to chat with Democratic activists and meet candidates for local office like Democratic Mayoral Candidate Jessica Spillers. Carleigh knows the courage and determination it takes to run for office, and nobody loves talking about local politics more than Carleigh!

Coffee, conversation, and young people playing outdoors. Supporter Ginger Hankins hosted a different kind of "house party." As folks left, they remarked that it was wonderful to find a candidate who really listened and took the time to try and understand their experiences and perspectives.

Politics & Peaches was a reminder of what democracy should look like: people from all walks of life bringing their lived experience to the table and stepping up to lead. Carleigh shared the stage with two other congressional candidates and one who is considering a run.

Carleigh attends the "Good Trouble Rally" in Portsmouth where she met with local activists, listened to some great protest music, and reconnected with some of her day-one supporters. Protests and rallies like these have really taken off since Trump took office in January, and the momentum is growing for a people-powered democracy that respects human rights and the dignity of all people.

2026 US Congressional Candidate Carleigh Beriont (D-NH) called into GMNH to talk about the crowded field in the 1st District, her beginnings and how she can win the nomination with a grassroots effort. 

On Saturday, Carleigh joined the unveiling of the Black Heritage Trail marker at the Hampton Town Library, honoring the life of Dinah Small Burdoo - the last formerly enslaved person to live in Hampton. Read more on the Seacoast online.

To celebrate Independence Day Carleigh joined in festivities in Portsmouth and Merrimack, taking part in a naturalization ceremony at Strawbery Banke Meuseum and marching in the Merrimack 4th of July Parade. At the parade, people showed up for different reasons: the fire trucks, the clowns, the tradition, the community. Whatever brought them out, we were together. That mattered.

Right before 4th of July weekend kicked off, Carleigh joined Steve Marchand's show for a wide ranging conversation on how the federal government can be a partner in the affordability crisis, Trump's disastrous budget, and her plans for Independence day. Watch here

Manchester Pride was alive with a unique and vibrant spirit. Carleigh took in the festivities with her sister, Paige. It was an unforgettable event! Meanwhile, Eric headed up north with the kids to visit White Mountain Pride in North Conway. What a great weekend!

Carleigh met with voters in Exeter to hear what they wish politicians understood better about their experience and community. Participants talked about the challenge of defending public education and looking for something to feel hopeful about after Democratic losses in 2024.

On Sunday, Carleigh joined Adam Sexton in studio on WMUR’s CloseUp to discuss her campaign and priorities in Congress. They talked about the affordability crisis in NH, Trump and the NH GOP's attacks on public education, and Carleigh explained why she's not on social media. Watch now!

On Wednesday Carleigh joined the Gilmanton Democratic Committee for her first "District Dialogue" where she asked participants, "what do you wish politicans understood better about your experience and community?" The result was a spirited and wide-ranging conversation, and people left with a better sense of how to talk to their neighbors about the issues that mattered most to them.

After one full day on the campaign trail, Carleigh annouced raising over $100,000 and earning 50 public endorsements from leaders across the First District! This is just the beginning.

Carleigh announced her campaign for Congress on Wednesday, not with a flashy photo-op or a fancy house party, but from the steps of the Hampton Town Hall because that's where people in her community go when they need help.