In New Hampshire, election news means campaigns, candidate announcements, polling, results and voting rights legislation. This page reports on the process and the participants from the primary through the general election.
Independent newcomer Becky Berk won a New Hampshire House seat in the Chichester-Pittsfield district, unseating Republican incumbent Cyril Aures.
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November 4, 2026
Murphy Wins Re-Election in District 27Republican-turned-Independent Tim Coffin conceded the Hillsborough District 27 state House race to incumbent Mary Murphy.
November 4, 2026
Shaheen Wins New Hampshire First District RaceDemocrat Stefany Shaheen defeats Republican Anthony DiLorenzo in the state's 1st Congressional District contest.
November 4, 2026
Democrats Lead Four of Five Executive Council RacesEarly returns show Democratic challengers ahead in New Hampshire's Executive Council districts on election night.
November 4, 2026
Pappas Projected to Win New Hampshire Senate SeatDemocratic Rep. Chris Pappas was projected to defeat Republican former Sen. John Sununu in the race to succeed retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen.
November 3, 2026
Celebrities Greet Voters at New Hampshire PollsFormer athletes appeared outside several New Hampshire polling places on Election Day as part of a Turning Point Action get-out-the-vote effort.
November 3, 2026
Scanlan Selects Nine Towns for Post-Election AuditsNew Hampshire's Secretary of State randomly chose one ballot counting device in each of nine towns and city wards for post-election audits.
November 2, 2026
Democrats Lead Key New Hampshire Races in PollThe final 2026 Granite State Poll from the University of New Hampshire Survey Center shows Democratic leads across several statewide and congressional contests.
November 2, 2026
New Hampshire Requires Photo ID at PollsRegistered voters must show an approved photo ID at polling places for the November 3, 2026 midterm elections.
October 31, 2026
New Hampshire AG Acts on Anonymous Election MailersThe state attorney general issued a cease-and-desist order against groups behind anonymous political advertisements.
October 30, 2026
New Hampshire to See Record Voter Turnout in ElectionSecretary of State David Scanlan projects 635,000 ballots will be cast in the November 3, 2026 general election.
Reporting here centers on campaign platforms, polling data, candidate filings and final results. It reaches from the capital to the rural counties where towns manage the logistics of each cycle. Balloting in this state is marked by the outsized attention given to early nomination processes and the high voter turnout they generate. State laws governing polling access and candidate eligibility remain the most common factors shaping how a campaign progresses.
