New poll puts Bernie Sanders ahead of Hillary Clinton in New Hampshire

Single poll gives senator 44% to Clinton's 37% in crucial early primary state - the first time he has edged ahead of the Democratic frontrunner

For the first time a poll has Vermont senator Bernie Sanders ahead in the crucial early primary state of New Hampshire.

A poll released by Franklin Pierce University and the Boston Herald shows Sanders leading former secretary of state Hillary Clinton by 44% to 37% in New Hampshire among Democratic primary voters.