United States House of Representatives elections in New Hampshire, 2018

United States House of Representatives elections in New Hampshire, 2018
November 6, 2018 (2018-11-06)
Both New Hampshire seats to the United States House of Representatives

 
Party Democratic Republican
Last election 2 0

The 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in New Hampshire will be held on November 6, 2018, to elect the two U.S. Representatives from the state of New Hampshire, one from each of the state's two congressional districts. The elections will coincide with other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections.

District 1

The 1st district covers the southeastern part of the state and consists of three general areas: Greater Manchester, the Seacoast and the Lakes Region. The incumbent is Democrat Carol Shea-Porter, who has represented the district since 2017 and previously from 2007 to 2011 and 2013 to 2015. She was elected with 44% of the vote in 2016, defeating Republican incumbent Frank Guinta. However, she will not be running in 2018.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominated
Lost in primary
Declined

Endorsements

Mark MacKenzie
Organization
Terence O'Rourke
Local politicians
  • Josh Denton, Portsmouth City Councilor[17]
Chris Pappas

Federal officials

State Officials

  • Andru Volinsky, Executive Councilor, District 2[18]
  • Donna Soucy, State Senator, District 18[18]
  • Lou D'Allesandro State Senator, District 20[18]
  • David Watters, State Senator, District 4[18]
  • Kevin Cavanaugh, State Senator, District 16[18]

Local officials

  • Joyce Craig, Mayor of Manchester[18]
  • Dana Hilliard, Mayor of Somersworth[18]
  • Caroline McCarley, Mayor of Rochester[18]

Organizations

Maura Sullivan

Organizations

Levi Sanders
Federal officials
Governors
Naomi Andrews
Federal officials

Primary results

Democratic primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Chris Pappas 26,875 42.2
Democratic Maura Sullivan 19,313 30.4
Democratic Mindi Messmer 6,142 9.7
Democratic Naomi Andrews 4,508 7.1
Democratic Lincoln Soldati 1,982 3.1
Democratic Deaglan McEachern 1,709 2.7
Democratic Levi Sanders 1,141 1.8
Democratic Mark MacKenzie 746 1.2
Democratic Terence M. O'Rourke 656 1.0
Democratic Paul Cardinal 317 0.5
Democratic William Martin 230 0.4
Total votes 63,619 100.0

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominated
  • Eddie Edwards, former Chief of the New Hampshire State Division of Liquor Enforcement and former South Hampton Police Chief[26]
Lost in primary
  • Michael Callis
  • Jeff Denaro, contractor
  • Andy Martin, former congressional aide
  • Andy Sanborn, State Senator[27]

Withdrew

Declined

Endorsements

Eddie Edwards
U.S. Senators
U.S. Representatives
State Officials
Mayors
Newspapers
Andy Sanborn
Federal officials
State Senators
Individuals
Organizations

Primary results

Republican primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Eddie Edwards 23,510 48.0
Republican Andy Sanborn 20,364 41.6
Republican Andy Martin 2,072 4.2
Republican Michael Callis 1,254 2.6
Republican Jeff Denaro 963 2.0
Republican Bruce Crochetiere (withdrawn) 766 1.6
Total votes 48,929 100.0

Libertarian primary

Candidates

Declared
  • Dan Belforti

Independent candidates

Declared

  • Eric R. Eastman, Justice Progressive Candidate, Former State Representative, Actor and Director.

General election

Polling

Poll source Date(s)
administered		 Sample
size		 Margin
of error		 Chris
Pappas (D)		 Eddie
Edwards (R)		 Undecided
OnMessage Inc. (R-Edwards) September 25–27, 2018 400 ± 4.9% 40% 42% 14%
American Research Group September 21–26, 2018 400 ± 5.0% 55% 33% 12%

Results

New Hampshire's 1st congressional district, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Chris Pappas
Republican Eddie Edwards
Libertarian Dan Belforti
Total votes

District 2

The 2nd district covers the western and northern parts of the state and includes the cities of Nashua and Concord. The incumbent is Democrat Ann McLane Kuster, who has represented the district since 2013. She was re-elected with 49.7% of the vote in 2016.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared

Primary results

Democratic primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Ann McLane Kuster (incumbent) 55,954 100.0
Total votes 55,954 100.0

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared
Withdrew
Declined
  • Josh McElveen, political director and news anchor for WMUR-TV[45]

Endorsements

Lynne Blankenbeker
Individuals
Organizations
Stewart Levenson
  • Don Davidson, former Nashua Mayor[53]
  • Bernie Streeter, former Nashua Mayor[53]
Steve Negron

Primary results

Republican primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Steve Negron 11,166 26.0
Republican Stewart Levenson 10,858 25.3
Republican Lynne Blankenbeker 9,836 22.9
Republican Robert Burns 6,811 15.9
Republican Brian Belanger 2,388 5.6
Republican Jay Mercer 1,232 2.9
Republican Gerald Beloin 623 1.5
Total votes 42,914 100.0

Libertarian primary

Candidates

Declared
  • Justin O'Donnell, Libertarian Activist, Member of The Libertarian National Committee, Sales Consultant and National Guard Veteran[58]
  • Tom Alciere, Former Republican State Rep.[59]

Primary results

Libertarian primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Libertarian Justin O'Donnell 426 74.7
Libertarian Tom Alciere 144 25.3
Total votes 570 100.0

Independent/Other

Candidates

Declared
  • Dexter W. Dow, Social/Political Activist

General election

Polling

Poll source Date(s)
administered		 Sample
size		 Margin
of error		 Anne McLane
Kuster (D)		 Steven
Negron (R)		 Undecided
American Research Group September 21–26, 2018 400 ± 5.0% 54% 27% 19%

Results

New Hampshire's 2nd congressional district, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Ann McLane Kuster (incumbent)
Republican Steve Negron
Libertarian Justin O'Donnell
Total votes

See also

References

  1. ↑ DiStaso, John (October 9, 2017). "Pappas says he's 'actively exploring' campaign for 1st District US House seat". WMUR. Retrieved October 10, 2017.
  2. 1 2 McMenemy, Jeff (October 10, 2017). "Messmer, Pappas, consider run for Congress". fosters.com. Retrieved 2017-10-30.
  3. ↑ Naomi Andrews [@NaomiForNH] (May 2, 2018). "I'm excited to announce that I am running for Congress in #nh01! Please watch and share my announcement video: youtu.be/vd2x98iZApo And please join me at: naomiandrews.com #nh01" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  4. ↑ Moon, Jason. "Former Labor Leader Mark MacKenzie Announces Run for Congress". Retrieved 12 September 2018.
  5. ↑ DiStaso, John (October 13, 2017). "Portsmouth Democrat Deaglan McEachern weighs run for 1st District US House seat". WMUR-TV. Retrieved October 23, 2017.
  6. ↑ DiStaso, John (October 9, 2017). "Potential Democratic candidates abound for 1st District congressional seat". WMUR. Retrieved October 10, 2017.
  7. ↑ Stucker, Kyle (October 16, 2017). "Rochester city attorney announces congressional run". Foster's Daily Democrat. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
  8. ↑ "WMUR first: Levi Sanders makes it official, he's a candidate for NH's 1st District House seat". WMUR-TV. February 26, 2018. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
  9. ↑ Rebel HQ (23 March 2018). "Bernie Sanders' Son Runs For Congress In New Hampshire". Retrieved 12 September 2018 – via YouTube.
  10. ↑ DiStaso, John (October 18, 2017). "Democrat Lincoln Soldati is now a candidate for 1st District US House seat". WMUR-TV. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
  11. ↑ Landrigan, Kevin (October 22, 2017). "Retired Marine officer running for 1st Congressional District seat". New Hampshire Union Leader. Retrieved October 23, 2017.
  12. 1 2 3 4 DiStaso, John (October 11, 2017). "Somersworth Mayor Hilliard gives 'serious thought' to 1st District US House candidacy; MacKenzie to form exploratory committee". WMUR-TV. Retrieved October 23, 2017.
  13. ↑ Steinhauser, Paul (October 6, 2017). "Shea-Porter says she won't seek re-election to N.H congressional seat". Concord Monitor. Retrieved October 10, 2017.
  14. ↑ DiStaso, John (October 9, 2017). "Businesswoman, Iraq War vet Maura Sullivan explores run for 1st District US House seat". WMUR. Retrieved October 10, 2017.
  15. 1 2 3 4 5 6 DiStaso, John (21 December 2017). "NH Primary Source: MacKenzie adds to union support with CWA endorsement". WMUR.
  16. ↑ "Steelworkers Endorse Mark MacKenzie for Congress". United Steelworkers. November 3, 2017.
  17. ↑ DiStaso, John (December 7, 2017). "NH Primary Source: Sullivan, O'Rourke receive veterans endorsements". WMUR-TV. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
  18. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 "Kuster latest major NH Democrat to endorse Pappas in 1st Congressional District Primary". WMUR Manchester. July 20, 2018.
  19. ↑ "Pappas, Sullivan pick up big name endorsements in 1st CD race". WMUR Manchester. August 7, 2018.
  20. ↑ "Victory Fund Endorses Three Historic LGBTQ Candidates for 2018". Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund. December 12, 2017.
  21. ↑ "Planned Parenthood Action Fund Endorses Pappa in NH-01". WMUR Manchester. August 16, 2018.
  22. ↑ Schriock, Stephanie (March 23, 2018). "EMILY's List Endorses Maura Sullivan in New Hampshire's 1st District". www.emilyslist.org.
  23. ↑ VoteVets.org [@VoteVets] (December 6, 2017). "VoteVets PAC is today endorsing USMC Iraq War veteran @maurasullivan for Congress in New Hampshire's 1st District. "Maura is the embodiment of service to others, and dedication to country and community," said Jon Soltz, Iraq War Veteran and Chair of VoteVets. #nhpolitics" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  24. ↑ Khanna, Ro. "Proud to endorse Levi Sanders for Congress NH-1. Levi is a bold progressive, and I look forward to working with him to get money out of politics, pass Medicare for All, and boost wages for working families. #VoteLevi #nh01 #nhpolitics". Facebook. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
  25. ↑ "Phil Murphy Endorses Bernie Sanders' Son for Congress". 30 March 2018. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
  26. ↑ Tuohy, Dan (April 5, 2017). "Edwards launches run for Congress". New Hampshire Union Leader. Retrieved April 5, 2017.
  27. ↑ Tuohy, Dan (June 13, 2017). "Sanborn announces run for Congress". New Hampshire Union Leader. Retrieved June 13, 2017.
  28. ↑ Cousineau, Michael (May 1, 2018). "Bruce Crochetiere to make run for 1st CD seat". New Hampshire Union Leader.
  29. ↑ Chooljian, Lauren (July 18, 2018). "Crochetiere Drops Out of Crowded CD1 Race". New Hampshire Public Radio.
  30. ↑ DiStaso, John (October 3, 2017). "Republican John Stephen says he won't run for US House in 2018". WMUR-TV. Retrieved October 23, 2017.
  31. ↑ "Rick Santorum Endorses Eddie Edwards for Congress in NH-01". Edwards for New Hampshire. August 7, 2018.
  32. 1 2 3 DiStaso, John (July 26, 2018). "NH Primary Source: Republican congressional candidates Edwards, Negron pick up endorsements". wmur.com.
  33. ↑ "Eddie Edwards on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
  34. ↑ DiStaso, John (July 17, 2018). "Former NHGOP Chair Forrester endorses Edwards in 1st District U.S. House race". wmur.com.
  35. ↑ Steinhauser, Paul (July 24, 2018). "Giuliani visiting Seacoast to endorse Edwards for Congress". seacoastonline.com.
  36. ↑ "Eddie Edwards in the 1st: Good experience, common sense". New Hampshire Union Leader. August 24, 2018.
  37. ↑ DiStaso, John (August 7, 2018). "NH Primary Source: U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz backs Andy Sanborn in 1st District U.S. House race". wmur.com.
  38. ↑ DiStaso, John (June 27, 2018). "NH Primary Source: Sen. Rand Paul endorses Andy Sanborn for Congress in NH-01". wmur.com.
  39. 1 2 3 4 5 6 DiStaso, John (August 10, 2017). "NH Primary Source: Former, current state senators back Sanborn for Congress". wmur.com.
  40. ↑ DiStaso, John (August 2, 2017). "WMUR first: Corey Lewandowski endorses Andy Sanborn's bid for US House". wmur.com.
  41. ↑ DiStaso, John (June 20, 2018). "NH Primary Source: Gun Owners of America endorse Sanborn in 1st District U.S. House race". wmur.com.
  42. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "2018 Filing Period". New Hampshire Secretary of State. Retrieved June 15, 2018.
  43. ↑ DiStaso, John (January 10, 2018). "Republican Blankenbeker announces candidacy for 2nd District US House seat". WMUR-TV. Retrieved January 11, 2018.
  44. ↑ Steinhauser, Paul (10 November 2017). "Brookline Republican bows out of 2nd Congressional District race". Concord Monitor. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
  45. ↑ Steinhauser, Paul (January 8, 2018). "Concord Monitor". Concord Monitor. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
  46. ↑ DiStaso, John (March 1, 2018). "NH Primary Source: State Sen. Birdsell endorses Blankenbeker for Congress". wmur.com.
  47. 1 2 3 4 5 6 DiStaso, John (August 16, 2018). "NH Primary Source: Blankenbeker backed by 90 Granite State women, 6 current GOP members of Congress". wmur.com.
  48. ↑ Holt, William (July 25, 2018). "Political notebook: Former congressman endorses Blankenbeker for District 2". SentinelSource.com.
  49. ↑ DiStaso, John (May 9, 2018). "NH Primary Source: State Sen. French endorses Blankenbeker for 2nd District U.S. House seat". wmur.com.
  50. ↑ DiStaso, John (May 17, 2018). "NH Primary Source: Sen. John Reagan endorses Blankenbeker in 2nd District U.S. House race". wmur.com.
  51. ↑ "Maggie's List Proudly Endorses Lynne Blankenbeker for New Hampshire's 2nd Congressional District". Maggie's List. February 14, 2018.
  52. ↑ "SBA List Endorses Lynne Blankenbeker in NH-02". Susan B. Anthony List. July 11, 2018.
  53. 1 2 DiStaso, John (June 28, 2018). "NH Primary Source: Two former Nashua mayors back Republican Levenson in NH-02". wmur.com.
  54. ↑ DiStaso, John (July 12, 2018). "NH Primary Source: Clegg endorses Negron in 2nd District U.S. House race". wmur.com.
  55. ↑ Landrigan, Kevin (June 27, 2018). "Kevin Landrigan's Granite Status: NH to make push to block internet sales tax". New Hampshire Union Leader.
  56. ↑ DiStaso, John (June 21, 2018). "NH Primary Source: Former NH House Speaker Donna Sytek backs Negron for Congress". wmur.com.
  57. ↑ "Steve Negron in the 2nd: A conservative voice for NH". New Hampshire Union Leader. August 26, 2018.
  58. ↑ "ODonnell 2018 Website".
  59. ↑ "Tom Alciere Website".
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