2016 New Hampshire Presidential Primary

a portfolio

Politicians take to New Hampshire every four years towards the start their nation-wide bid for the White House. For some campaign staff and candidates, the New Hampshire presidential primary starts off as a dress rehearsal - complete with scripts, props, and an audience. As the field of competition declines, the security surrounding remaining candidates increases, often highlighting limited access and meticulous branding to control the narrative. This photographic essay of the 2016 New Hampshire presidential primary is a look at the year leading up to Election Day. The work is an observation of democracy in action, sometimes with a critical eye, looking back at the political process just outside the mainstream spotlight.