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.
District 1
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.[1] Pappas is retiring to run for Senate in 2026.[2]
Democratic primary
Declared
- Carleigh Beriont, Hampton selectwoman[3]
- Sarah Chadzynski, nonprofit director[4]
- Heath Howard, state representative from Strafford 4th district (2022–present)[5]
- Stefany Shaheen, former Portsmouth city councilor and daughter of U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen[6]
- 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[7]
- Christian Urrutia, lawyer and Army National Guard captain[8]
Formed exploratory committee
- Alice Wade, state representative from the Strafford 15th district (2024–present)[9]
Publicly expressed interest
- Joanna Kelly, assistant mayor of Portsmouth[10]
- Rebecca Perkins Kwoka, minority leader of the New Hampshire Senate (2024–present) from the 21st district (2020–present)[11]
- Hanna Trudo, former senior political correspondent at The Hill[12]
Declined
- Debra Altschiller, state senator from the 24th district (2022–present) (running for re-election)[13]
- Deaglan McEachern, mayor of Portsmouth and candidate for this district in 2018[11] (endorsed Shaheen)[14]
- Chris Pappas, incumbent U.S. representative (running for U.S. Senate)[2]
- Tom Sherman, former state senator from the 24th district (2018–2022) and nominee for governor in 2022 (endorsed Shaheen)[15]
Endorsements
Maura Sullivan
- Executive branch officials
- George Charles Bruno, former U.S. Ambassador to Belize (1994–1997)[16]
- U.S. representatives
- Chris Deluzio, PA-17 (2023–present)[17]
- Seth Moulton, MA-6 (2015–present)[17]
- Statewide officials
- Jim Normand, former Executive Councilor from the 4th district (1997–1999)[16]
- State legislators
- Suraj Budathoki, state representative from the Hillsborough 40th district (2024–present)[18]
- Peter Burling, former state senator from the 5th district (2004–2008)[18]
- Lou D'Allesandro, former state senator from the 20th district (1998–2024)[18]
- Martha Fuller Clark, former President pro tempore of the New Hampshire Senate (2018–2020) from the 21st district (2012–2020, 2004–2010)[18]
- Jaci Grote, state representative from the Rockingham 24th district (2018–present)[18]
- Patrick Long, state senator from the 20th district (2024–present)[16]
- Jennifer Mandelbaum, state representative from the Rockingham 21st district (2024–present)[18]
- Suzanne Prentiss, state senator from the 5th district (2020–present)[18]
- Steve Shurtleff, former Speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representatives (2018–2020) from the Merrimack 11th district (2004–present)[16]
- Donna Soucy, former President of the New Hampshire Senate (2018–2020) from the 18th district (2018–2024)[18]
- David Watters, state senator from the 4th district (2012–present)[18]
- Individuals
- Paul Eaton, former deputy chief of staff for the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command[19]
- Organizations
Stefany Shaheen
- Statewide officials
- John Lynch, former Governor of New Hampshire (2005–2013)[21]
- 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]
- Local officials
- Deaglan McEachern, mayor of Portsmouth (2022–present)[14]
Christian Urrutia
- Statewide officials
- Andru Volinsky, former Executive Councilor from the 2nd district (2017–2021)[22]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Carleigh Beriont (D) | $162,152 | $8,661 | $153,492 |
| Stefany Shaheen (D) | $532,286 | $29,364 | $502,922 |
| Maura Sullivan (D) | $792,282 | $187,630 | $611,875 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[23] | |||
Republican primary
Declared
- Melissa Bailey, vice chair of the Bedford Republican Committtee[24]
- Chris Bright, facilities management executive and candidate for this district in 2024[25]
- Brian Cole, state representative from the Hillsborough 26th district (2022–present)[26]
Publicly expressed interest
- Hollie Noveletsky, vice chair of the New Hampshire Republican Party and candidate for this district in 2024[11]
- Russell Prescott, former Executive Councilor from the 3rd district (2017–2021), nominee for this district in 2024 and candidate in 2022[27]
Potential
- John Formella, New Hampshire Attorney General (2021–present)[28]
Declined
- Karoline Leavitt, White House Press Secretary (2025–present) and nominee for this district in 2022[27]
- Joseph Levasseur, at-large Manchester alder and candidate for this district in 2024[26]
- Jay Ruais, mayor of Manchester (2023–present)[29]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Chris Bright (R) | $0 | $1,619 | $230 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[23] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[30] | Likely D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[31] | Lean D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[32] | Lean D | July 15, 2025 |
District 2
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.[1]
Democratic primary
Declared
- Maggie Goodlander, incumbent U.S. representative[33]
Filed paperwork
Endorsements
Maggie Goodlander (D)
- U.S. representatives
- Chris Pappas, U.S. representative from New Hampshire's 1st congressional district (2019–present)[33]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Maggie Goodlander (D) | $1,048,392 | $343,394 | $762,997 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[35] | |||
Republican primary
Declared
- 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[36]
Publicly expressed interest
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Lily Tang Williams (R) | $253,146 | $64,540 | $318,085 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[35] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[30] | Likely D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[31] | Likely D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[32] | Likely D | July 15, 2025 |
References
- ^ a b "2024 House Vote Tracker". Cook Political Report. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
- ^ a b Sexton, Adam (April 3, 2025). "News 9 Exclusive: Chris Pappas announces he will run for U.S. Senate". WMUR-TV. Retrieved April 3, 2025.
- ^ Sullivan, Max (June 4, 2025). "Hampton's Carleigh Beriont launches campaign for NH 1st District seat in US House". The Portsmouth Herald. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
- ^ Rogers, Josh (July 8, 2025). "Calling her campaign a 'movement,' non-profit director enters NH congressional race". New Hampshire Public Radio. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
- ^ "First on WMUR: New Democratic candidate joins race for Congress in New Hampshire's 1st District". WMUR-TV. July 30, 2025. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
- ^ Sexton, Adam (May 28, 2025). "Stefany Shaheen launches 2026 campaign for New Hampshire 1st Congressional District". WMUR-TV. Retrieved May 28, 2025.
- ^ Sexton, Adam (April 10, 2025). "News 9 Exclusive: Maura Sullivan launches 2026 campaign in NH's 1st District". WMUR-TV. Retrieved April 10, 2025.
- ^ Porter, Steven (July 1, 2025). "Christian Urrutia launches N.H. Democratic campaign for Congressional District 1". The Boston Globe. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
- ^ Rogers, Josh (June 4, 2025). "Two more NH Democrats are running, or considering a run, in the 1st Congressional District primary". New Hampshire Public Radio. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
- ^ McMenemy, Jeff (April 17, 2025). "Portsmouth Assistant Mayor Jo Kelley may run for Congress; Mayor McEachern will not". The Portsmouth Herald. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
- ^ a b c Lenahan, Ian (April 7, 2025). "Sherman, Noveletsky, Sullivan weigh runs to succeed Pappas in Congress". The Portsmouth Herald. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
- ^ Marquez, Alexandra (May 5, 2025). "Former political journalist considering running for Congress in New Hampshire". NBC News. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
- ^ Sullivan, Max (June 4, 2025). "Hampton's Carleigh Beriont launches campaign for NH 1st District seat in US House". Portsmouth Herald. Retrieved June 5, 2025 – via Yahoo News.
State Sen. Debra Altschiller, D-Stratham, said in April constituents encouraged her to run for CD1 and she was considering it. On June 4, she announced she would not be running for Congress and instead will pursue her third term in the state Senate in 2026.
- ^ a b c d "Portsmouth mayor endorses Stefany Shaheen for US House in NH CD1 Democratic primary". Foster's Daily Democrat. June 19, 2025. Retrieved June 26, 2025.
- ^ Nir, David; Singer, Jeff (June 13, 2025). "Morning Digest: Kansas Democrats land first major contender for governor's race". The Downballot. Retrieved June 15, 2025.
- ^ a b c d Landrigan, Kevin (April 25, 2025). "Sullivan splashes endorsements for 1st District seat as others mull run". New Hampshire Union Leader. Retrieved April 25, 2025.
- ^ a b Sexton, Adam (May 5, 2025). "Democratic military veterans in Congress endorse Sullivan in 1st District". WMUR 9. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Booth, Colin (April 17, 2025). "Exclusive: Maura Sullivan raises $400K in first week, endorsed by over 40 influential Granite Staters in campaign for NH's 1st Congressional District". Granite Post. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
- ^ a b "VoteVets PAC Endorses Maura Sullivan for Congress". VoteVets. April 14, 2025. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
- ^ "Endorsed Candidates". With Honor Fund III. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
- ^ Nir, David; Singer, Jeff (July 11, 2025). "Morning Digest: Democrats land first recruit for ultra-close Virginia district". Retrieved July 11, 2025.
- ^ Volinsky, Andru (July 2, 2025). "Urrutia for Congress (NH-CD 1)". substack.com. Retrieved July 10, 2025.
- ^ a b "2026 Election United States House - New Hampshire 1st". fec.gov. Federal Election Commission. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
- ^ Rogers, Josh (July 3, 2025). "Bedford GOP official enters race for 1st Congressional District". New Hampshire Public Radio. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
- ^ "Chris Bright is first Republican to declare candidacy in NH's 1st Congressional District". New Hampshire Public Radio. June 24, 2025. Retrieved June 26, 2025.
- ^ a b Graham, Michael (August 5, 2025). "Manchester Republican Cole Enters NH-01 Primary". NH Journal. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
- ^ a b c Graham, Michael (March 17, 2025). "NH Republicans Eying Possible Open Congressional Seats Amid Goodlander-Pappas Chatter". NH Journal. Retrieved March 18, 2025.
- ^ Booth, Colin (May 14, 2025). "New web page suggests New Hampshire AG John Formella could run for Congress". Granite Post. Retrieved May 14, 2025.
- ^ Sexton, Adam (July 22, 2025). "Ruais could be first Manchester mayor to run unopposed since 1863". WMUR-TV. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
- ^ a b "2026 CPR House Race Ratings". Cook Political Report. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
- ^ a b "2026 House Ratings". Inside Elections.
- ^ a b "2026 House". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
- ^ a b Sexton, Adam (April 17, 2025). "US Rep. Maggie Goodlander decides against run for US Senate in 2026". WMUR-TV. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
- ^ "FEC Filling".
- ^ a b "2026 Election United States House - New Hampshire 2nd". fec.gov. Federal Election Commission. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
- ^ Lips, Evan (April 10, 2025). "Lily Tang Williams Enters 2nd CD Race as Goodlander Considers Senate Run". NH Journal. Retrieved April 10, 2025.
External links
Official campaign websites for 1st district candidates
- Melissa Bailey (R) for Congress
- Carleigh Beriont (D) for Congress
- Chris Bright (R) for Congress
- Brian Cole (R) for Congress
- Heath Howard (D) for Congress
- Stefany Shaheen (D) for Congress
- Maura Sullivan (D) for Congress
- Christian Urrutia (D) for Congress
Official campaign websites for 2nd district candidates