MANCHESTER, N.H. —

The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk is raising new questions about political security in New Hampshire.

As campaign season heats up in the Granite State, last week's tragedy is on many minds.

"Anytime you see an incident like this across the country, so sad and tragic, but it does bring to question security measures that are being employed,” said Richard Mello, former Lebanon police chief and current public safety consultant.

New Hampshire’s first-in-the-nation primary has long been defined by voters’ ability to meet candidates face-to-face at diners, rallies and town halls.

Mello said while some high-profile politicians have protection, most do not. That’s leading campaigns to take additional steps on their own.

"Those individuals often work wi

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