US EditionNew Hampshire state Rep. Dale Girard switches to GOP
Girard said his voting record and ideology have aligned more closely with Republicans, giving the GOP a 215-177 House majority.
- On Monday, Claremont Mayor and State Representative Dale Girard officially changed his party affiliation from Democrat to Republican at City Hall, citing his voting record's alignment with Republican positions.
- Girard, often labeled a "Blue Dog Democrat," voted against his fellow Democrats about 40 percent of the time, far exceeding other moderate caucus members and reflecting ideological drift from the party.
- The switch shifts the New Hampshire House of Representatives majority to 215-177, though Girard assured constituents his nonpartisan mayorship remains unaffected and his commitment to the City of Claremont and Town of Croydon unchanged.
- Republicans celebrated the move with graphics calling it a "REPUBLICAN FLIP," while Governor Kelly Ayotte welcomed Girard, stating she looks forward to working with him to preserve the "New Hampshire Advantage."
- Girard plans to run as a Republican when filing opens in early June, carrying his new affiliation into the upcoming election cycle as part of a broader trend of moderates reassessing their party homes.
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by Paul Dame This morning yet another New England Democrat who had been described by others as a “Blue Dog” officially changed his party affiliation from Democrat to Republican. Just across the Connecticut River, NH State Rep. Dale Girard, who serves both as a State Rep and Mayor of Claremont City, went to city hall to make official what had seemed to have been a reality for some time. As Progressives have effectively taken over the party that o…
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He voted against sanctuary cities, in favor of the Parents’ Bill of Rights, and opposes sex-change medical procedures for minor children. As of Monday, Claremont state Rep. Dale Girard won’t have to cross the aisle to cast those votes. “This morning, I went to Claremont City Hall and officially changed my party affiliation to the Republican Party,” Girard posted on Facebook. “This decision came after a great deal of thought and consideration. I …
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Dale Girard, who serves as both a state representative in New Hampshire and mayor of Claremont, has become the latest politician to switch parties from Democrat to Republican. Today, he announced that he has officially changed his party affiliation. Here are the details: BREAKING: Claremont, NH Mayor Dale Girard switches from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party pic.twitter.com/FcxNCxZPvK — Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) April 27, 2026 …
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New Hampshire BulletinClaremont mayor and state rep changing party affiliation from Democrat to Republican
Dale Girard, who serves as both a state representative and mayor of Claremont, went to Claremont City Hall Monday morning to change his party affiliation from Democrat to Republican, he announced on Facebook. “This decision came after a great deal…
New Hampshire Mayor Transitions from Democrat to Republican
Dale Girard, a Claremont mayor, has officially switched his party affiliation from Democrat to Republican, citing a mismatch between his ideologies and those of the Democratic Party. This move reflects his voting patterns and is seen as part of a broader trend among moderates. The post New Hampshire Mayor Transitions from Democrat to Republican appeared first on News Addicts.
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