New Hampshire
Electoral Votes: 4
Population: 1,409,032
2024 Turnout: 76%
2020 Turnout: 73.5%
Cook PVI: D+2
Senate Rating: Likely D
Governor Rating: Likely R
Federal Government:
Senate
| Maggie Hassan (D) | Jeanne Shaheen* (D) |
(* indicates seat up election in 2026)
House
| Chris Pappas* (D) | New Hampshire’s 1st |
| Maggie Goodlander* (D) | New Hampshire’s 2nd |
(* indicates seat up election in 2026)
State Government:
| Governor | Kelly Ayotte* (R) |
| Chamber | Majority | Minority |
| State Senate | 16R* | 8R* |
| State House | 217R* | 177D+1I* |
(* indicates seat up for election in 2026)
A Short Overview
New Hampshire is culturally libertarian and politically competitive, often defying easy partisan labeling. Its electorate is socially moderate and places high value on local control, taxes, and individual freedoms. Senate and House contests here are expected to be close in 2026, with candidates from both parties courting independent voters aggressively. Culturally, the live-free ethos shapes debates on business regulation, education, and healthcare. Historically, small margins decide statewide races.
