2026 United States House of Representatives elections in New Hampshire

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 took place on September 8, 2026.

Statewide polling Statewide congressional polls Poll sourceDate(s)administeredSamplesizeMarginof errorDemocraticRepublican Other UndecidedThe New York Times/Siena UniversitySeptember 15–22, 2026613 (LV)± 4.9%52%43%–5%

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. Pappas is retiring to run for Senate in 2026.

Democratic primary Nominee Stefany Shaheen, former Portsmouth city councilor and daughter of U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen

Eliminated in primary Carleigh Beriont, Hampton selectwoman Sarah Chadzynski, nonprofit director Bill Conlin, former state representative from the Strafford 15th district (2022–2024) Matthew Emerson, organizer Sarah Bella Spinosa, libertarian activist and journalist 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

Withdrawn Heath Howard, state representative from the Strafford 4th district (2022–present) (remained on ballot; endorsed Beriont) Christian Urrutia, lawyer and Army National Guard captain (remained on ballot; endorsed Shaheen)

Declined Debra Altschiller, state senator from the 24th district (2022–present) (running for re-election) Deaglan McEachern, mayor of Portsmouth and candidate for this district in 2018 (endorsed Shaheen) Chris Pappas, incumbent U.S. representative (running for U.S. Senate) Tom Sherman, former state senator from the 24th district (2018–2022) and nominee for governor in 2022 (endorsed Shaheen)

Endorsements

Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handCarleigh Beriont (D)$385,021$297,338$87,682Sarah Chadzynski (D)$70,321$56,629$13,692Heath Howard (D)$34,242$31,190$1,443Stefany Shaheen (D)$1,800,994$687,857$1,113,137Maura Sullivan (D)$2,638,370$1,167,194$1,478,399Christian Urrutia (D)$836,091$564,957$271,134Source: Federal Election Commission

Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize MarginCarleighBeriontSarahChadzynskiHeathHowardStefanyShaheenMauraSullivanChristianUrrutia Other UndecidedTavern Research (D)August 28–31, 20261,068 (LV)± 3.4%12%0%2%27%33%4%1% 22% August 24, 2026 Heath Howard withdraws from the raceUniversity of New HampshireAugust 20–24, 2026463 (LV)± 4.6%11%1%10%19%24%4%1%29%Saint Anselm CollegeAugust 17–18, 2026359 (LV)± 5.2%12%0%7%24%26%3%–27%Saint Anselm CollegeJune 24–25, 2026398 (RV)± 4.9%3%1%9%22%15%3%–47%University of New HampshireJanuary 15–19, 2026893 (LV)± 3.3%3%3%10%33%8%3%1%39%Saint Anselm CollegeNovember 18–19, 2025501 (RV)± 4.4%1%1%4%26%6%1%–61%University of New HampshireSeptember 17–23, 2025236 (LV)–2%2%4%29%8%4%–52%Saint Anselm CollegeAugust 26–27, 2025413 (RV)± 4.8%2%1%4%23%9%2%–59%

Results

Republican primary Nominee Anthony DiLorenzo, auto dealer

Eliminated in primary Lindsey Anderson, chairman emeritus of the MIT Sloan CIO Symposium Brian Cole, state representative from the Hillsborough 26th district (2022–present) Hollie Noveletsky, former vice chair of the New Hampshire Republican Party and candidate for this district in 2024

Withdrawn Melissa Bailey, vice chair of the Bedford Republican Committee (remained on ballot; endorsed DiLorenzo) Chris Bright, facilities management executive and candidate for this district in 2024 Elizabeth Girard, former New Hampshire co-chair for the Donald Trump 2024 presidential campaign

Declined Karoline Leavitt, former White House Press Secretary (2025–2026) and nominee for this district in 2022 Joseph Levasseur, at-large Manchester alder and candidate for this district in 2024 Jay Ruais, mayor of Manchester (2023–present)

Endorsements

Fundraising Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate. Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handMelissa Bailey (R)$229,363$72,850$156,513Chris Bright (R)$24,604$25,139$1,313Brian Cole (R)$370,224$183,622$186,601Anthony DiLorenzo (R)$1,290,475$463,208$827,267Elizabeth Girard (R)$177,619$177,619$0Hollie Noveletsky (R)$441,458$35,648$405,810Source: Federal Election Commission

Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize MarginMelissaBaileyChrisBrightBrianColeAnthonyDiLorenzoElizabethGirardHollyNoveletsky Other UndecidedUniversity of New HampshireAugust 20–24, 2026464 (LV)± 4.5%––7%25%–28%1%38%Saint Anselm CollegeAugust 17–18, 2026351 (LV)± 5.2%1%–8%30%–17%1%44% July 16, 2026 Melissa Bailey withdraws from the raceSaint Anselm CollegeJune 24–25, 2026377 (RV)± 5.0%2%–8%13%–16%–61%University of New HampshireJanuary 15–19, 2026967 (LV)± 3.2%4%–4%10%2%15%2%66% January 4, 2026 Elizabeth Girard withdraws from the raceSaint Anselm CollegeNovember 18–19, 2025521 (RV)± 4.3%2%–5%4%2%5%–81%September 25, 2025 Chris Bright withdraws from the raceUniversity of New HampshireSeptember 17–23, 2025256 (LV)± 4.2%0%10%5%––10%3%71%Saint Anselm CollegeAugust 26–27, 2025427 (RV)± 4.7%3%8%5%––––84%

Results

General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of Decision Desk HQ July 14, 2026 The Cook Political Report February 6, 2025 Inside Elections March 7, 2025 Sabato's Crystal Ball July 15, 2025

Post-primary endorsements

Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof errorStefanyShaheen (D)AnthonyDiLorenzo (R) Other UndecidedUniversity of New HampshireSeptember 17–21, 2026711 (LV)± 3.7%46%42%0%11%

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.

Democratic primary Nominee Maggie Goodlander, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Paige Beauchemin, state representative from the Hillsborough 3rd district (2023–present)

Endorsements

Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handPaige Beauchemin (D)$19,477$16,763$2,713Maggie Goodlander (D)$2,972,341$984,208$2,046,131Source: Federal Election Commission

Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof errorMaggieGoodlanderPaigeBeauchemin UndecidedUniversity of New HampshireAugust 20–24, 2026430 (LV)± 4.7%59%19%22%Saint Anselm CollegeAugust 17–18, 2026374 (LV)± 5.1%66%17%17%Saint Anselm CollegeJune 24–25, 2026412 (RV)± 4.8%76%9%15%University of New HampshireJanuary 15–19, 2026893 (LV)± 3.3%66%12%22%Saint Anselm CollegeNovember 18–19, 2025515 (RV)± 4.3%62%6%32%

Results

Republican primary Nominee 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

Eliminated in primary Michael A. Callis, stone mason and candidate for this district in 2024 Dan Nicholson Victor Orlando, construction company owner

Endorsements

Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handLily Tang Williams (R)$869,483$425,033$573,929Source: Federal Election Commission

Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof errorLilyTang WilliamsVictorOrlando Other UndecidedUniversity of New HampshireAugust 20–24, 2026387 (LV)± 5.0%58%2%3%38%Saint Anselm CollegeAugust 17–18, 2026327 (LV)± 5.4%53%7%0%40%Saint Anselm CollegeJune 24–25, 2026362 (RV)± 5.2%56%7%–38%

Results

Third-party and independent candidates Nominee Robbie Mahrou (Independent)

General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of Decision Desk HQ July 14, 2026 The Cook Political Report July 16, 2026 Inside Elections March 7, 2025 Sabato's Crystal Ball July 15, 2025

Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof errorMaggieGoodlander (D)Lily TangWilliams (R) Other UndecidedUniversity of New HampshireSeptember 17–21, 2026702 (LV)± 3.7%56%35%3%6% September 8, 2026 Primary elections are heldSaint Anselm CollegeAugust 17–18, 2026701 (LV)± 3.7%50%35%–16%Saint Anselm CollegeJune 24–25, 2026802 (RV)± 3.5%50%31%–19%Saint Anselm CollegeMarch 16–18, 2026739 (RV)± 3.6%48%36%–16%University of New HampshireJanuary 15–19, 20261,093 (LV)± 3.0%54%40%2%3%Saint Anselm CollegeNovember 18–19, 20251,102 (RV)± 3.0%40%35%–25%University of New HampshireSeptember 17–23, 2025659 (LV)± 4.3%51%39%2%8%Saint Anselm CollegeAugust 26–27, 2025881 (RV)± 3.3%49%31%–20%

Notes

References

External links Official campaign websites for 1st district candidates Anthony DiLorenzo (R) Stefany Shaheen (D)

Official campaign websites for 2nd district candidates Maggie Goodlander (D) Robbie Mahrou (I) Lily Tang Williams (R)