University of New Hampshire Survey Center
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Democrat
Deaglan McEachern
New Hampshire Democratic Governor nominee?
$23.9K
SEP 9, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleMayor
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyMainstream Democrat
LocationNew Hampshire
BackgroundMayor
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EducationUniversity of California, Berkeley — B.A. in History
Notable personal detailsDeaglan McEachern is the mayor of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and has served on the Portsmouth City Council. He previously ran in the 2018 Democratic primary for U.S. House in New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District and in the 2020 Democratic primary for New Hampshire State Senate District 21. He works in the technology sector and has been involved in local business and community initiatives in the Seacoast region.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports local revenue options (for example, a local "pillow tax" on hotel stays) and seeks to expand the commercial tax base while also advocating targeted tax relief for homeowners (including proposing a homestead exemption and expanded senior/disabled exemptions). Positions emphasize pragmatic, local solutions to make taxes fair rather than a clear ideological push for major tax increases or major tax cuts.
Healthcare
Supports a single-payer approach and Medicare for All, arguing universal coverage and expansion of Medicare to everyone are necessary to reduce medical bankruptcies and control costs.
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Immigration & Border
Supports following federal immigration law while advocating municipal oversight and transparency for local communities affected by enforcement actions; passed a city council resolution to follow the law and to request information about ICE detainee flights and detainees’ destinations to keep families informed.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate supports a woman's right to make medical decisions about her body and has spoken publicly in favor of protecting reproductive autonomy. Public statements indicate opposition to efforts to roll back access to abortion and support for maintaining reproductive rights in New Hampshire. No public evidence was found showing advocacy for removing gestational limits or detailed policy prescriptions to codify Roe v. Wade.
Climate & Energy
Supports local climate action and expansion of clean energy options, including adoption of a city Climate Action Plan and implementation of a Community Power program that offers a 100% renewable electricity option for residents.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports bans on assault rifles/AR-15s, bump stocks, and high-capacity magazines; favors closing background-check loopholes and implementing red flag laws and expanded background checks for firearms and certain ammunition.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 15, 2026
Deaglan McEachern is being mentioned in the context of a stronger Democratic environment in New Hampshire, as recent surveys and election results show Republicans losing ground. Democrats have also been gaining momentum in state legislative races, which could help candidates like McEachern heading into the 2026 elections. The broader political debate over the Iran conflict and voter-registration rules is also shaping the race, but the summaries do not give any specific new action or statement from McEachern himself.
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Articles
NNewsweek5 months ago
Full List of Seats Flipped by Democrats During Trump’s Second Term
Positive
NNewsweek4 months ago
Republicans Dismiss ‘Democratic Wave’ Despite 28 Seats Flipped
Positive
SSSpokane Spokesman-Review5 months ago
House members vying for Senate face conundrum with Iran votes
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TBThe Boston Globe4 months ago
Survey finds GOP losing ground in N.H. amid unpopular Iran war
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Polls
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
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We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
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