Statewide Citizens Assembly Provides New Model for Civic Engagement in NH

By: Grace Yurish

Outlets: NH Bar News

Published: January 17, 2025

Words: 999

Last Updated: 1 year ago


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In June 2024, New Hampshire residents participated in a groundbreaking initiative to address the growing challenges of political polarization, declining trust in elections, and a perceived lack of representation. This effort, called the Citizens Assembly, was spearheaded by New Hampshire Together, a bipartisan nonprofit launched by the national organization, The People.

The Citizens Assembly began with a simple but powerful mission: to bring together residents of diverse political beliefs and backgrounds to deliberate on …

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