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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.
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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.[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
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]
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General election
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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.[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
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
General election
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