Switchboard
603 Forward’s NEW central intake process for candidates running for New Hampshire State Representative in 2026.
The New Hampshire Switchboard is a centralized database that provides participating organizations with easy access to candidate bios for individuals running for New Hampshire State Representative. By sharing basic background information, Switchboard makes it simple for organizations to connect with and support the next generation of leaders. Joining NH Switchboard means your organization can stay informed, build relationships with candidates, and work towards shaping a more reflective and engaged democracy in New Hampshire.
Managed by 603 Forward, this tool was built to help potential State Rep candidates connect directly with organizations that specialize in issues they care about most. With over 40 candidates and 10 organizations already participating, the New Hampshire Switchboard is helping to create more collaborative relationships between leaders and organizations across the state.
The goal of the NH Switchboard is to centralize the intake of basic candidate information for both participating organizations and candidates:
For Organizations: It reduces duplicative questions across organizations’ questionnaires (so it is more efficient and less repetitive for candidates filling them out). For endorsing organizations, it allows them to focus their endorsement questionnaires on the org's issues and priorities. For non-endorsing organizations, it provides insights into candidate values alignment and information sharing.
For Candidates: It reduces the burden on candidates when completing questionnaires and eliminates duplication. It also enables candidates to build relationships with more organizations.