2026 NH Republican CD2 Debate: Expanding Representation in Congress
Candidates clashed over housing and education funding, while a moderator misstatement and Williams’ quick victory claim added to the debate’s post-event fallout.
- On Monday night, Republican candidates Lily Tang Williams and Victor Orlando participated in a televised debate for New Hampshire's Second District seat, airing live on WMUR-TV from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Candidates Williams and Orlando are vying to become the first Republican to win the Second District seat in 16 years, currently held by four-term incumbent Chris Pappas.
- Policy discussions included skepticism about President Donald Trump's 50% tariffs on Canada, while Orlando proposed expanding Federal Housing Administration loans for first-time homebuyers to address affordability.
- Moderator Christa Delcamp questioned Orlando about his support for Nikki Haley over Donald Trump in the 2024 GOP presidential primary, while Orlando defended his endorsement from SEIU Local 1984.
- Granite Staters will head to the polls on Sept. 8 to determine which contender advances to the general election ballot in November.
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Orlando Stakes Position As Working Class Alternative to Tang Williams in NH-02 GOP Debate
Newcomer Victor Orlando, owner of a roofing company, positioned himself as the independent working-class alternative to frontrunner Lily Tang Williams, as well as the candidate more likely to break with President Trump on civil liberties and institutional power. The post Orlando Stakes Position As Working Class Alternative to Tang Williams in NH-02 GOP Debate appeared first on InDepthNH.org.
Quiet Clash Between Orlando and Williams in WMUR's NH-02 GOP Debate
Republican candidates in New Hampshire’s 2nd Congressional District appeared on WMUR eight days before the Sept. 8 primary to make their pitch to voters before a statewide audience. Republican businessman […] The post Quiet Clash Between Orlando and Williams in WMUR’s NH-02 GOP Debate appeared first on NH Journal.
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