2026 United States House of Representatives elections in New Hampshire
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The 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in New Hampshire will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the two U.S. representatives from the state of New Hampshire, one from both of the state's congressional districts. The elections will coincide with the other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate, and various state and local elections. The primary election will take place on September 8, 2026.[1]
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November 3, 2026
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Both New Hampshire seats to the United States House of Representatives | ||||||||||
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District 1
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The 1st district is based in southeastern New Hampshire, and includes Greater Manchester, the Seacoast and the Lakes Region. The incumbent is Democrat Chris Pappas, who was re-elected with 54.0% of the vote in 2024.[2] Pappas is retiring to run for Senate in 2026.[3]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Carleigh Beriont, Hampton selectwoman[4][5]
- Sarah Chadzynski, nonprofit director[6]
- Bill Conlin, former state representative from the Strafford 15th district (2022–2024)[7]
- Matthew Emerson, organizer[5]
- Heath Howard, state representative from the Strafford 4th district (2022–present)[8]
- Stefany Shaheen, former Portsmouth city councilor and daughter of U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen[9]
- Sarah Bella Spinosa, libertarian activist and journalist[5]
- Maura Sullivan, vice chair of the New Hampshire Democratic Party, former Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs (2015), and candidate for this district in 2018[10]
- Christian Urrutia, lawyer and Army National Guard captain[11]
Declined
- Debra Altschiller, state senator from the 24th district (2022–present) (running for re-election)[12]
- Deaglan McEachern, mayor of Portsmouth and candidate for this district in 2018[13] (endorsed Shaheen)[14]
- Chris Pappas, incumbent U.S. representative (running for U.S. Senate)[3]
- Tom Sherman, former state senator from the 24th district (2018–2022) and nominee for governor in 2022 (endorsed Shaheen)[15]
Endorsements
Sarah Chadzynski
- U.S. representatives
- Adam Kinzinger, former IL-16 (2011–2023) (Republican)[16]
Heath Howard
Maura Sullivan
- Executive branch officials
- George Charles Bruno, former U.S. ambassador to Belize (1994–1997)[23]
- Carlos Del Toro, former U.S. secretary of the navy (2021–2025)[24]
- Frank Kendall III, former U.S. secretary of the air force (2021–2025)[24]
- Christine Wormuth, former U.S. secretary of the army (2021–2025)[24]
- U.S. representatives
- Jason Crow, CO-6 (2019–present)[25]
- Chris Deluzio, PA-17 (2023–present)[26]
- Seth Moulton, MA-6 (2015–present)[26]
- Statewide officials
- Jim Normand, former executive councilor from the 4th district (1997–1999)[23]
- Mikie Sherrill, governor of New Jersey (2026–present)[27]
- State legislators
- 10 state legislators[b]
- Individuals
- Paul Eaton, former deputy chief of staff for the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command[29]
- Labor unions
- Organizations
Stefany Shaheen
- U.S. senators
- Mark Kelly, Arizona (2020–present)[34]
- Statewide officials
- John Lynch, former governor of New Hampshire (2005–2013)[35]
- State legislators
- Jon Morgan, former state senator from the 23rd district (2018–2020)[14]
- Tom Sherman, former state senator from the 24th district (2018–2022)[14]
- Labor unions
- American Federation of Teachers[36]
- IBEW Local 490[36]
- National Education Association-New Hampshire[37]
- Teamsters Local 633[38]
- Organizations
Christian Urrutia
- Statewide officials
- Andru Volinsky, former executive councilor from the 2nd district (2017–2021)[42]
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Carleigh Beriont (D) | $385,021 | $297,338 | $87,682 |
| Sarah Chadzynski (D) | $70,321 | $56,629 | $13,692 |
| Heath Howard (D) | $34,242 | $31,190 | $1,443 |
| Stefany Shaheen (D) | $1,800,994 | $687,857 | $1,113,137 |
| Maura Sullivan (D) | $2,638,370 | $1,167,194 | $1,478,399 |
| Christian Urrutia (D) | $836,091 | $564,957 | $271,134 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[46] | |||
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[c] |
Margin of error |
Carleigh Beriont |
Sarah Chadzynski |
Heath Howard |
Stefany Shaheen |
Maura Sullivan |
Christian Urrutia |
Other | Undecided |
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| Saint Anselm College[47] | June 24–25, 2026 | 398 (RV) | ± 4.9% | 3% | 1% | 9% | 22% | 15% | 3% | – | 47% |
| University of New Hampshire[48] | January 15–19, 2026 | 893 (LV) | ± 3.3% | 3% | 3% | 10% | 33% | 8% | 3% | 1%[d] | 39% |
| Saint Anselm College[49] | November 18–19, 2025 | 501 (RV) | ± 4.4% | 1% | 1% | 4% | 26% | 6% | 1% | – | 61% |
| University of New Hampshire[50] | September 17–23, 2025 | 236 (LV) | – | 2% | 2% | 4% | 29% | 8% | 4% | – | 52% |
| Saint Anselm College[51] | August 26–27, 2025 | 413 (RV) | ± 4.8% | 2% | 1% | 4% | 23% | 9% | 2% | – | 59% |
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Lindsey Anderson, chairman emeritus of the MIT Sloan CIO Symposium[5]
- Brian Cole, state representative from the Hillsborough 26th district (2022–present)[52][5]
- Anthony DiLorenzo, auto dealer[53]
- Hollie Noveletsky, former vice chair of the New Hampshire Republican Party and candidate for this district in 2024[54]
Withdrawn
Declined
- Karoline Leavitt, White House Press Secretary (2025–present) and nominee for this district in 2022[58]
- Joseph Levasseur, at-large Manchester alder and candidate for this district in 2024[52]
- Jay Ruais, mayor of Manchester (2023–present)[59]
Endorsements
Anthony DiLorenzo
- Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, 45th and 47th president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[36]
- U.S. representatives
- Tom Emmer, House majority whip (2023–present) from MN-06 (2015–present)[60]
- Frank Guinta, former NH-02 (2011–2013, 2015–2017)[36]
- Mike Johnson, speaker of the House (2023–present) from LA-04 (2017–present)[36]
- Lisa McClain, MI-09 (2021–present)[36]
- Steve Scalise, House majority leader (2023–present) from LA-01 (2008–present)[36]
- New Hampshire cabinet officials
- Russell Prescott, former New Hampshire Executive Councilor from the 3rd district (2017–2021) and nominee for this seat in 2024[60]
- Party officials
- Stephen Stepanek, former chair of the New Hampshire Republican Party (2019–2023)[61]
- Organizations
Hollie Noveletsky
- U.S. senators
- Bob Smith, former New Hampshire (1990–2003)[63]
- State legislators
- Regina Birdsell, majority leader of the New Hampshire Senate (2024–present) from the 19th district (2014–present)[64]
- Local officials
- George Hansel, former mayor of Keene (2020–2024) and candidate for NH-02 in 2022[63]
- Organizations
Fundraising
Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate.
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Melissa Bailey (R) | $229,363 | $72,850 | $156,513 |
| Chris Bright (R) | $24,604 | $25,139 | $1,313 |
| Brian Cole (R) | $370,224 | $183,622 | $186,601 |
| Anthony DiLorenzo (R) | $1,290,475 | $463,208 | $827,267 |
| Elizabeth Girard (R) | $177,619 | $177,619 | $0 |
| Hollie Noveletsky (R) | $441,458 | $35,648 | $405,810 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[46] | |||
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[c] |
Margin of error |
Melissa Bailey |
Chris Bright |
Brian Cole |
Anthony DiLorenzo |
Elizabeth Girard |
Holly Noveletsky |
Other | Undecided |
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| Melissa Bailey withdraws from the race | |||||||||||
| Saint Anselm College[47] | June 24–25, 2026 | 377 (RV) | ± 5.0% | 2% | – | 8% | 13% | – | 16% | – | 61% |
| University of New Hampshire[48] | January 15–19, 2026 | 967 (LV) | ± 3.2% | 4% | – | 4% | 10% | 2% | 15% | 2%[e] | 66% |
| Elizabeth Girard withdraws from the race | |||||||||||
| Saint Anselm College[49] | November 18–19, 2025 | 521 (RV) | ± 4.3% | 2% | – | 5% | 4% | 2% | 5% | – | 81% |
| Chris Bright withdraws from the race | |||||||||||
| University of New Hampshire[50] | September 17–23, 2025 | 256 (LV) | ± 4.2% | 0% | 10% | 5% | – | – | 10% | 3%[f] | 71% |
| Saint Anselm College[51] | August 26–27, 2025 | 427 (RV) | ± 4.7% | 3% | 8% | 5% | – | – | – | – | 84% |
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| Decision Desk HQ[67] | Likely D | July 14, 2026 |
| The Cook Political Report[68] | Likely D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[69] | Lean D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[70] | Lean D | July 15, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[71] | Likely D | February 3, 2026 |
District 2
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The 2nd district encompasses western and northern New Hampshire, and includes the cities of Nashua and Concord. The incumbent is Democrat Maggie Goodlander, who was elected with 52.9% of the vote in 2024.[2]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Paige Beauchemin, state representative from the Hillsborough 3rd district (2023–present)[72]
- Maggie Goodlander, incumbent U.S. representative[73]
Endorsements
Paige Beauchemin (D)
- Organizations
Maggie Goodlander (D)
- U.S. representatives
- Chris Pappas, NH-01 (2019–present)[73]
- Statewide officials
- Mikie Sherrill, governor of New Jersey (2026–present)[76]
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Paige Beauchemin (D) | $19,477 | $16,763 | $2,713 |
| Maggie Goodlander (D) | $2,972,341 | $984,208 | $2,046,131 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[84] | |||
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[c] |
Margin of error |
Maggie Goodlander |
Paige Beauchemin |
Undecided |
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| Saint Anselm College[47] | June 24–25, 2026 | 412 (RV) | ± 4.8% | 76% | 9% | 15% |
| University of New Hampshire[48] | January 15–19, 2026 | 893 (LV) | ± 3.3% | 66% | 12% | 22% |
| Saint Anselm College[49] | November 18–19, 2025 | 515 (RV) | ± 4.3% | 62% | 6% | 32% |
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Michael A. Callis, stone mason and candidate for this district in 2024[85][86]
- Dan Nicholson[5]
- Victor Orlando, construction company owner[5]
- Lily Tang Williams, former chair of the Colorado Libertarian Party, nominee for this district in 2024 and candidate in 2022, and Libertarian nominee for U.S. Senate in Colorado in 2016[87]
Endorsements
Lily Tang Williams
- State legislators
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Lily Tang Williams (R) | $869,483 | $425,033 | $573,929 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[84] | |||
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[c] |
Margin of error |
Lily Tang Williams |
Victor Orlando |
Undecided |
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| Saint Anselm College[47] | June 24–25, 2026 | 362 (RV) | ± 5.2% | 56% | 7% | 38% |
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| Decision Desk HQ[67] | Likely D | July 14, 2026 |
| The Cook Political Report[68] | Solid D | July 16, 2026 |
| Inside Elections[69] | Likely D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[70] | Likely D | July 15, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[71] | Likely D | September 26, 2025 |
Polling
- Maggie Goodlander vs. Lily Tang Williams
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[c] |
Margin of error |
Maggie Goodlander (D) |
Lily Tang Williams (R) |
Other | Undecided |
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| Saint Anselm College[47] | June 24–25, 2026 | 802 (RV) | ± 3.5% | 50% | 31% | – | 19% |
| Saint Anselm College[91] | March 16–18, 2026 | 739 (RV) | ± 3.6% | 48% | 36% | – | 16% |
| University of New Hampshire[48] | January 15–19, 2026 | 1,093 (LV) | ± 3.0% | 54% | 40% | 2%[j] | 3% |
| Saint Anselm College[49] | November 18–19, 2025 | 1,102 (RV) | ± 3.0% | 40% | 35% | – | 25% |
| University of New Hampshire[50] | September 17–23, 2025 | 659 (LV) | ± 4.3% | 51% | 39% | 2%[j] | 8% |
| Saint Anselm College[51] | August 26–27, 2025 | 881 (RV) | ± 3.3% | 49% | 31% | – | 20% |
Notes
- Myles England, state representative from the Strafford 12th district (2024–present)[17]
- Eric Gallager, state representative from the Merrimack 20th district (2020–present)[17]
- Gerry Ward, state representative from the Rockingham 27th district (2022–present)[17]
- Tony Caplan, state representative from the Merrimack 8th district (2022–present)[17]
- Christal Lloyd, state representative from the Hillsborough 8th district (2022–present)[17]
- Suraj Budathoki, state representative from the Hillsborough 40th district (2024–present)[17]
- Lily Foss, state representative from the Hillsborough 41th district (2024–present)[17]
- Molly Howard, state representative from the Hillsborough 31th district (2024–present)[17]
- Samantha Jacobs, state representative from the Cheshire 15st district (2024–present)[17]
- Ellen Read, state representative from the Rockingham 17th district (2016–present)[17]
- Gary Gilmore, state representative from the Strafford 16rd district (2024–present)[17]
- Louis Juris, state representative from the Hillsborough 7st district (2022–present)[17]
- Amy Malone, state representative from the Strafford 9rd district (2024–present)[17]
- Sanjeev Manohar, state representative from the Hillsborough 9th district (2024–present)[17]
- Lucius Parshall, state representative from the Cheshire 8th district (2024–present)[17]
- William Dolan, state representative from the Hillsborough 9th district (2022–present)[17]
- Linda Ryan, state representative from the Hillsborough 4th district (2024–present)[17]
- Tom Schamberg, state representative from the Merrimack 6th district (2016–present)[17]
- John Cloutier, state representative from the Sullivan 10th district (1992–present)[17]
- Fred Davis Jr., state representative from the Hillsborough 3rd district (2024–present)[17]
- Dylan Germana, state representative from the Cheshire 1st district (2024–present)[17]
- Philip Jones, state representative from the Cheshire 3rd district (2024–present)[17]
- Wayne Pearson, state representative from the Strafford 12th district (2024–present)[17]
- Catherine Sofikitis, state representative from the Hillsborough 34th district (2016–present)[17]
- Marc Plamondon, state representative from the Hillsborough 3rd district (2023–present)[17]
- Nicholas Germana, state representative from the Cheshire 15th district (2022–present)[17]
- Tracy Bricchi, state representative from the Strafford 5th district (2022–present)[17]
- Cam Kenney, state representative from the Strafford 6th district (2020–2024)[17]
- Hal Rafter, state representative from the Rockingham 1st district (2023–2024)[17]
- Bob Perry, state representative from the Strafford 20th district (2006–2010, 2012–2014)[17]
- Robin Vogt, Durham town councilor (2023–present) and former state representative from the Rockingham 24th district (2022–2023)[17]
- Peter Burling, former state senator from the 5th district (2004–2008)[28]
- Lou D'Allesandro, former state senator from the 20th district (1998–2024)[28]
- Martha Fuller Clark, former President pro tempore of the New Hampshire Senate (2018–2020) from the 21st district (2012–2020, 2004–2010)[28]
- Jaci Grote, state representative from the Rockingham 24th district (2018–present)[28]
- Patrick Long, state senator from the 20th district (2024–present)[23]
- Jennifer Mandelbaum, state representative from the Rockingham 21st district (2024–present)[28]
- Suzanne Prentiss, state senator from the 5th district (2020–present)[28]
- Steve Shurtleff, former Speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representatives (2018–2020) from the Merrimack 11th district (2004–present)[23]
- Donna Soucy, former President of the New Hampshire Senate (2018–2020) from the 18th district (2018–2024)[28]
- David Watters, state senator from the 4th district (2012–present)[28]
- Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear - Alice Wade with 1%; Bill Conlin with 0%
- "Write in someone else" at 2%
- "Write in someone else" at 3%
- Kevin Avard, New Hampshire's 12th State Senate district (2020–present)[88]
- Keith Murphy, New Hampshire's 16th State Senate district (2022–present)[88]
- Victoria Sullivan, New Hampshire's 18th State Senate district (2024–present)[88]
- Ruth Ward, New Hampshire's 8th State Senate district (2016–present)[88]
- Bob Giuda, New Hampshire's 2nd State Senate district (2016–2022)[88]
- Calvin Beaulier, Grafton 1st (2024–present)[88]
- Mike Belcher, Carroll 4th (2022–present)[88]
- Glenn Cordelli, Carroll 7th (2022–present)[88]
- Seth King, Coos 4th (2022–present)[88]
- Lisa Mazur, Hillsborough 44th (2022–present)[88]
- Donald McFarlane, Grafton 18th (2022–present)[88]
- Rich Nalevanko, Cheshire 9th (2024–present)[88]
- Katy Peternel, Carroll 6th (2022–present)[88]
- Paul Terry, Belknap 7th (2022–present)[88]
- Mark Warden, Hillsborough 39th (2024–present)[88]
- "Another candidate" at 2%