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
[edit]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 has expressed interest in a campaign for U.S. Senate.[2]
Democratic primary
[edit]Potential
[edit]- Chris Pappas, incumbent U.S. representative
- Stefany Shaheen, former Portsmouth city councilor and daughter of U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (if Pappas runs for U.S. Senate)[3]
- Maura Sullivan, former Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs (2015) and candidate for this district in 2018 (if Pappas runs for U.S. Senate)[4]
Republican primary
[edit]Publicly expressed interest
[edit]- Chris Bright, facilities management executive and candidate for this district in 2024[4]
- Russell Prescott, former Executive Councilor from the 3rd district (2017–2021), nominee for this district in 2024 and candidate in 2022[4]
Potential
[edit]- Joseph Levasseur, at-large Manchester alderman and candidate for this district in 2024[4]
- Hollie Noveletsky, vice chair of the New Hampshire Republican State Committee and candidate for this district in 2024[4]
Declined
[edit]- Karoline Leavitt, White House Press Secretary (2025–present) and nominee for this district in 2022[4]
General election
[edit]Predictions
[edit]| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[5] | Likely D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[6] | Lean D | March 7, 2025 |
District 2
[edit]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] Goodlander has expressed interest in a campaign for U.S. Senate.[7]
Democratic primary
[edit]Potential
[edit]- Donovan Fenton, state senator from the 10th district (2022–present) (if Goodlander runs for U.S. Senate)[8]
- Maggie Goodlander, incumbent U.S. representative
- Cinde Warmington, former Executive Councilor from the 2nd district (2021–2025) and candidate for governor in 2024 (if Goodlander runs for U.S. Senate)[4]
- Becky Whitley, former state senator from the 15th district (2020–2024) and candidate for this district in 2024 (if Goodlander runs for U.S. Senate)[4]
Republican primary
[edit]Publicly expressed interest
[edit]- Bill Hamlen, oil executive and candidate for this district in 2024[4]
- Lily Tang Williams, former chair of the Colorado Libertarian Party, nominee for New Hampshire's 2nd congressional district in 2024 and candidate in 2022, and Libertarian nominee for U.S. Senate in Colorado in 2016 (decision expected in April 2024)[4]
General election
[edit]Predictions
[edit]| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[5] | Likely D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[6] | Likely D | March 7, 2025 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "2024 House Vote Tracker". Cook Political Report. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
- ^ Mitropoulos, Arielle (March 18, 2025). "Pappas says he's considering possible run for Senate". WMUR-TV. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
- ^ Graham, Michael (March 13, 2025). "Shaheen's Retirement Starts Round of NHDems Musical Chairs". NH Journal. Retrieved March 14, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Graham, Michael (March 17, 2025). "NH Republicans Eying Possible Open Congressional Seats Amid Goodlander-Pappas Chatter". NH Journal. Retrieved March 18, 2025.
- ^ a b "2026 CPR House Race Ratings". Cook Political Report. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
- ^ a b "2026 House Ratings". Inside Elections.
- ^ Sexton, Adam (March 16, 2025). "Maggie Goodlander mulls run for U.S. Senate". WMUR-TV. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
- ^ Sexton, Martin (March 13, 2025). "More possible candidates emerge in wake of Shaheen's decision not to run again". WMUR-TV. Retrieved March 13, 2025.