Election Day is coming up Nov. 3, and I’ve got everything you need to know before heading to the polls.
There’s a lot at stake!
All 435 seats in the US House of Representatives are up for grabs. Republicans currently hold a razor-thin majority, with 218 seats compared to Democrats’ 214. One independent, Rep. Kevin Kiley of California, generally sides with Republicans.
Over in the US Senate, 35 of the 100 seats are on the ballot, including 22 held by Republicans and 13 held by Democrats. Republicans currently control the Senate with 53 seats, while Democrats hold 45. Two independents caucus with Democrats, bringing their total to 47.
The big question? Whether Republicans can hold on to their majorities in Congress or Democrats can flip control of one or both chambers.
Let’s get into it!
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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.
Incumbent Kelly Ayotte is seeking a second term and faces former Executive Councilor Cinde Warmington.
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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 Chris Pappas is facing Republican John Sununu.
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1st Congressional District
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 Stefany Shaheen is facing Republican Anthony DiLorenzo.
2nd Congressional District
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 Republican Lily Tang Williams.
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NH Senate
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.
NH House of Representatives
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: There are five members of the Executive Council. They 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 faces Democrat Luz Bay of Dover.
District 2: Karen Liot Hill of Lebanon, the council’s only Democrat, is seeking reelection. She will face Tobin Menard of Newport.
District 3: Republican incumbent Janet Stevens of Rye faces Democrat Lisa Sheldon of Portsmouth.
District 4: Republican incumbent John Stephen, of Manchester, faces Democrat Jim O’Connell, also of Manchester.
District 5: Republican incumbent Dave Wheeler, of Milford, faces Democrat Melanie Levesque, of Brookline.
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Sherriff
What they do: The county’s chief law enforcement officer. Sheriffs and their deputies serve court documents, transport prisoners, provide security at courthouses, and assist local police departments with law enforcement duties.
County Attorney
What they do: The county’s chief prosecutor. County attorneys prosecute most felony cases and certain other criminal cases, working with police, victims, and witnesses to bring cases through the court system.
County Treasurer
What they do: Track the county’s money. The treasurer oversees county funds, handles receipts and payments, and helps ensure public money is properly accounted for.
Register of Deeds
What they do: Maintains the county’s official property records, including deeds, mortgages, and other real estate documents. The office helps people research property ownership, sales, and liens.
Register of Probate
What they do: A largely ceremonial elected position that once handled wills, estates, and other probate matters. Most of those responsibilities were transferred to the state court system.
County Commissioner
What they do: Help run county government. Commissioners oversee county operations, including nursing homes, jails, and other county services. They also develop county budgets and oversee spending. Counties generally have three commissioners elected by voters.
*All terms of 2-4 years
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