Election Security: New Hampshire’s Ballot Law Commission heard concerns that ballot-counting machines are difficult for local officials and the public to inspect. Vendors said the devices do not connect to the internet, and officials said claims about suspicious radio signals were unsupported. Campaign Trail: Republican Senate nominee John Sununu says he has never met President Trump and would oppose policies that hurt New Hampshire, as he seeks to narrow Chris Pappas’s lead. Kamala Harris endorsed Democratic gubernatorial nominee Cinde Warmington ahead of a weekend visit; Warmington has also dropped her net-zero plan, citing Trump’s policies. Data Centers: New Hampshire’s governor candidates agree the state should pause new data-center permits, but differ on how quickly. The debate follows strong local opposition to a proposed Nottingham project. Energy Costs: Gov. Kelly Ayotte is demanding the return of $1.5 billion in utility overcharges, putting electricity affordability back in the spotlight. Local Investment: A New Hampshire town is turning a capped landfill into a solar project expected to save taxpayers $4 million.