E36: The Inaugural Episode of Pitch Talk, with Dian McCarthy

This episode is a recording of a live event from June 18th with NH State Senate District 16 candidate Dian McCarthy. It's the first episode of a 2026 series I'm calling "Pitch Deck". Over the next 4+ months, I want to dive in on a number of the most intriguing, interesting, and important downballot races in New Hampshire. The first 15 minutes are a quick run through the analytics, trends, and characteristics of the district itself. Then, a 25 minute conversation with the candidate, followed by time for questions and comments from the live audience who joined us on Substack for this event. Dian is a longtime resident of the Manchester suburb of Goffstown (the biggest town in a district that also includes Hooksett, Candia, Raymond, and Ward 1 of Manchester). She was a member of the Goffstown School Board for nine years - including two successful reelections, six years as the Chair, and seven years on the town's Budget Committee. This electoral success came despite being a Democrat in a town that has leaned Republican over the past 20+ years. Dian's professional and civic career is impressive, as well. She's been a non-profit Executive Director; the Vice Chair of the NH Juvenile Court Diversion Network Board, where she helped guide the statewide network through a period of significant growth and transition; and President of the NH Breast Cancer Coalition. You can learn more about Dian and her campaign at www.mccarthy4nh.com.#nhpolitics #2026election #newhampshire