New Hampshire’s primary is just around the corner, on Sept. 8.
If you don’t know, Republicans control the state government, including the governor’s office, both chambers of the Legislature, and the Executive Council.
Nationally, Republicans currently hold narrow majorities in both the House and Senate. Republicans control the Senate 53-47, and 35 seats are on the ballot this year, meaning Democrats would need to protect every seat they currently hold and pick up four Republican seats to win the majority.
All 435 US House seats are up for election this year. Republicans currently hold 219 seats (including one Independent who caucuses with Republicans), Democrats hold 212, and four seats are vacant.
In New Hampshire, some of the state’s biggest political names are fighting for seats that are suddenly up for grabs.
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Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas, who has represented New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District since 2019, is leaving the seat to run for US Senate. He’s seeking to replace retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen.
Pappas is holding a narrow lead over Karishma Manzur on the Democratic side, while former Sen. John Sununu leads former Sen. Scott Brown among Republicans.
The race to replace Pappas in the 1st District is even tighter. Democratic Party Vice Chair Maura Sullivan and former Portsmouth City Councilor Stefany Shaheen, Jeanne Shaheen’s daughter, are virtually tied, 26%-24%. At the same time, Carleigh Beriont, a teacher and local elected official, is polling in third place.
This newsletter has everything you need to vote, plus a guide to who’s on the ballot.
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What they do: The governor leads New Hampshire’s executive branch, signs or vetoes legislation, proposes the state budget, appoints state officials and judges, and works with the five-member Executive Council on major appointments and contracts.
Term: 2 years
Salary: About $153,108 a year.
Republican
Incumbent Kelly Ayotte is seeking a second term and faces primary challenges from Shaun Fife and Bob Wayne McClory.
Democrat
Former Executive Councilor Cinde Warmington is running unopposed for the Democratic nomination.
Independent
Four candidates are running as independents: Jon Kiper (though he recently ended his campaign), Everett Howard, Stephen Villee, and John Horsley.
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What they do: US senators represent the entire state in Congress. They write and vote on federal laws and approve presidential appointments, including federal judges and Supreme Court justices. New Hampshire has two US senators.
Term: 6 years
Salary: $174,000 a year.
This is an open seat because US Sen. Jeanne Shaheen is not seeking reelection.
Democrat
Five Democrats are seeking the nomination: Karishma Manzur, Chris Pappas, Maxwell Saal, John Vail, and David Jarvis.
Republican
Eight Republicans are seeking the nomination: Tom Alciere, Scott Brown, Sky Danley, Andy Martin, Mary Maxwell, Richard McMenamon II, Sabrina Smith, and John Sununu.
Independent
Two candidates are running as independents: Matt Giovonizzi and Tim Harris.
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🏛️ US House – 1st Congressional District 🏛️
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What they do: Members of the US House represent a congressional district in Washington, DC., where they write and vote on federal legislation. The House can also initiate federal spending and tax legislation and impeach federal officials.
Term: 2 years
Salary: $174,000 a year.
The 1st Congressional District is wide open because US Rep. Chris Pappas, a Democrat, is running for the US Senate.
Democrat
Nine Democrats are seeking the nomination: Carleigh Beriont, Sarah E. Chadzynski, Bill Conlin, Matthew Emerson, Heath Howard (who recently suspended his campaign and backed Beriont), Stefany Shaheen, Sarah Spinosa, Maura Sullivan, and Christian Urrutia.
Republican
Five Republicans are seeking the nomination: Anthony DiLorenzo, Brian Cole, Hollie Noveletsky, Melissa Bailey, and Lindsey Anderson.
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🏛️ US House – 2nd Congressional District 🏛️
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What they do: Like the 1st District representative, the 2nd District representative serves New Hampshire in the US House, voting on federal legislation, spending, taxes, and other national issues.
Term: 2 years
Salary: $174,000 a year.
Democrat
Incumbent US Rep. Maggie Goodlander is seeking a second term. She faces a Democratic primary challenge from Paige Beauchemin.
Republican
Four Republicans are seeking their party’s nomination in the 2nd Congressional District. They are: Michael Callis, Dan Nicholson, Victor Orlando, and Lily Tang Williams.
Independent
Robbie Mahrou is running as an independent candidate.
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🏛️ New Hampshire Senate 🏛️
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What they do: The 24-member state Senate is the smaller chamber of the New Hampshire Legislature. Senators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, and consider bills passed by the House. Republicans control the NH Senate 16-8.
Term: 2 years
Salary: $100 a year, plus mileage reimbursement.
New Hampshire has 24 Senate districts, with one senator representing each district.
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🏛️ New Hampshire House of Representatives 🏛️
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What they do: State representatives write and vote on state laws, taxes and New Hampshire’s budget. With 400 members, New Hampshire has one of the world’s largest legislative bodies. The NH House is controlled by Republicans, 212-169, with vacancies.
Term: 2 years
Salary: $100 a year, plus mileage reimbursement.
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What they do: The five-member Executive Council checks the governor. Among other duties, councilors vote on major state contracts, gubernatorial appointments, and nominations for judges and other state positions. Republicans currently control it 4-1.
Term: 2 years
Salary: Up to $20,129 a year.
Every seat on the Executive Council is contested this year, with all five incumbents seeking another term.
District 1: Republican incumbent Joe Kenney, of Wakefield, is being challenged by Democrat Luz Bay, of Dover.
District 2: Karen Liot Hill, of Lebanon, the council’s only Democrat, is seeking reelection. She will face either Tobin Menard, of Newport, or Kim Strathdee, of Plymouth, who are competing for the Republican nomination.
District 3: Republican incumbent Janet Stevens, of Rye, faces a primary challenge from Gregory Whirley, of Derry. Democrat Lisa Sheldon, of Portsmouth, is also seeking the seat.
District 4: Republican incumbent John Stephen, of Manchester, faces primary challenges from Terese Bastarache, of Loudon, and Harriet Cady, of Deerfield. Democrat Jim O’Connell, also of Manchester, is seeking the seat.
District 5: Republican incumbent Dave Wheeler, of Milford, is being challenged by Democrat Melanie Levesque, of Brookline.
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