Voters in New Hampshire head to the polls Tuesday to select nominees for competitive Senate and House races, testing endorsements from Donald Trump and challenges from the progressive left.
Key facts
- •Poll closing times in New Hampshire vary by municipality, ranging from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET.
- •Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte is running for a second two-year term and faces no major primary challengers.
- •Former Executive Council member Cinde Warmington is the presumptive Democratic nominee for governor.
- •Rep. Chris Pappas won re-election in his district by 8 points in 2024.
- •Candidate Heath Howard dropped out of the 1st District race and endorsed Carleigh Beriont.
New Hampshire voters are casting ballots in primary elections Tuesday to determine party nominees for November’s general election. The contests include a high-stakes Senate race for the seat vacated by retiring Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, as well as competitive House primaries. Former President Donald Trump has endorsed candidates in key races, while Democratic incumbents face challenges from progressive opponents within their own party.
By the numbers
Senate Primary Dynamics
The Republican Senate primary features former Sen. John Sununu, who has received the endorsement of Donald Trump, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, and the National Republican Senatorial Committee. Sununu is competing against former Sen. Scott Brown, who previously served as a U.S. ambassador. On the Democratic side, Rep. Chris Pappas is seeking his party's nomination but faces a challenge from Karishma Manzur, a scientist and member of the Democratic Socialists of America who advocates for "Medicare for All."
House District Contests
In the 1st District, which includes Manchester, a crowded field is competing for the seat previously held by Pappas. Establishment-aligned Democratic candidates include Marine veteran Maura Sullivan and former Portsmouth City councilwoman Stefany Shaheen. Progressive candidates Christian Urrutia and Carleigh Beriont are also running. The Republican primary for the same seat features businessman Anthony DiLorenzo, who is backed by Trump, alongside state Rep. Brian Cole and CEO Hollie Noveletsky. In the state's other congressional district, Democratic Rep. Maggie Goodlander faces a primary challenge from state Rep. Paige Beauchemin. Beauchemin, who is running on a progressive platform, has raised $44,000 compared to Goodlander’s $4.2 million.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by NBC Politics.
