Four electric distribution companies operate in New Hampshire, each serving a
mutually exclusive franchise territory.
https://www.puc.nh.gov/Electric/electric.htm
Also,
A republic, not a democracy ...
"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the
Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. "
One day a year ... a democracy ... e.g., town meeting, if you attend. "Majority" rules, ... not elected officials.