CONCORD, N.H. —

There's a push to prioritize safety in the first-in-the-nation primary as lawmakers say they have some concerns looking ahead to the 2028 election season.

The New Hampshire primary has always tested presidential candidates by putting them in the closest possible proximity to the people. Before walking the corridors of power, they're walking downtown Manchester.

But amid a spike in political violence, state lawmakers want to ensure that the openness of the primary doesn't become a vulnerability.

"We're going to do whatever we can to protect our first-in-the-nation primary and to keep our voters safe and keep the candidates safe," said state Rep. Joe Sweeney, R-Salem.

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Sweeney is filing

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