United States House of Representatives elections in New Hampshire, 2018
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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.
Contents
1 District 1
1.1 Democratic primary
1.1.1 Candidates
1.1.1.1 Nominated
1.1.1.2 Lost in primary
1.1.1.3 Declined
1.1.2 Endorsements
1.1.3 Primary results
1.2 Republican primary
1.2.1 Candidates
1.2.1.1 Nominated
1.2.1.2 Lost in primary
1.2.2 Withdrew
1.2.2.1 Declined
1.2.3 Endorsements
1.2.4 Primary results
1.3 Libertarian primary
1.3.1 Candidates
1.3.1.1 Declared
1.4 Independent candidates
1.4.1 Declared
1.5 General election
1.5.1 Polling
1.5.2 Results
2 District 2
2.1 Democratic primary
2.1.1 Candidates
2.1.1.1 Declared
2.1.2 Primary results
2.2 Republican primary
2.2.1 Candidates
2.2.1.1 Declared
2.2.1.2 Withdrew
2.2.1.3 Declined
2.2.2 Endorsements
2.2.3 Primary results
2.3 Libertarian primary
2.3.1 Candidates
2.3.1.1 Declared
2.3.2 Primary results
2.4 Independent/Other
2.4.1 Candidates
2.4.1.1 Declared
2.5 General election
2.5.1 Polling
2.5.2 Results
3 See also
4 References
5 External links
District 1[edit]
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[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Nominated[edit]
Chris Pappas, Executive Councilor of New Hampshire for the 4th District[1][2]
Lost in primary[edit]
- Naomi Andrews, former aide to Carol Shea-Porter[3]
- Paul Cardinal, businessman
Mark MacKenzie, State Representative and former president of the New Hampshire AFL-CIO[4]- William Martin
- Deaglan McEachern, businessman[5]
Mindi Messmer, State Representative[6][2]- Terence M. O'Rourke, current Rochester City Attorney; former Assistant United States Attorney and Assistant County Attorney; Iraq War veteran [7]
- Levi Sanders, son of U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders[8][9]
- Lincoln Soldati, former Mayor of Somersworth and former Strafford County Attorney[10]
Maura Sullivan, Former Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs, former U.S. Marine Corps Officer and Iraq War veteran[11]
Declined[edit]
Jackie Cilley, State Representative and candidate for governor in 2012[12]
Terie Norelli, State Representative and former Speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representatives[13][12]
Carol Shea-Porter, incumbent Representative- David Watters, State Senator[14][12]
Endorsements[edit]
Mark MacKenzie |
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Terence O'Rourke |
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Chris Pappas |
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Federal officials
State Officials
Local officials
Organizations
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Maura Sullivan |
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Levi Sanders |
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Naomi Andrews |
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Primary results[edit]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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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[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Nominated[edit]
- Eddie Edwards, former Chief of the New Hampshire State Division of Liquor Enforcement and former South Hampton Police Chief[26]
Lost in primary[edit]
- Michael Callis
- Jeff Denaro, contractor
- Andy Martin, former congressional aide
Andy Sanborn, State Senator[27]
Withdrew[edit]
- Bruce Crochetiere, businessman[28][29]
Declined[edit]
Dan Innis, State Senator and candidate for this seat in 2014[12]- John Stephen, former Commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Health & Human Services, candidate for this seat in 2002 and 2008 and nominee for governor in 2010[30]
Endorsements[edit]
Eddie Edwards |
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Andy Sanborn |
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Primary results[edit]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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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[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Dan Belforti
Independent candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Eric R. Eastman, Justice Progressive Candidate, Former State Representative, Actor and Director.
General election[edit]
Polling[edit]
Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Chris Pappas (D) | Eddie Edwards (R) | Dan Belforti (L) | Undecided |
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University of New Hampshire | October 10–18, 2018 | 265 | ± 6.0% | 46% | 37% | 4% | 13% |
Saint Anselm College | October 10–15, 2018 | 234 | ± 6.5% | 44% | 36% | 1% | 19% |
Emerson College | October 10–12, 2018 | 387 | ± 5.2% | 40% | 35% | – | 24% |
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[edit]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Chris Pappas | |||
Republican | Eddie Edwards | |||
Libertarian | Dan Belforti | |||
Total votes |
District 2[edit]
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[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
Ann McLane Kuster, incumbent Representative
Primary results[edit]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Ann McLane Kuster (incumbent) | 55,954 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 55,954 | 100.0 |
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Brian Belanger, businessman[42]
- Gerard Beloin[42]
Lynne Blankenbeker, former State Representative[43]- Robert Burns, former Hillsborough County Treasurer[42]
- Stewart Levenson, doctor and whistleblower[42]
- Jay Mercer[42]
Steve Negron, State Representative[42]
Withdrew[edit]
Jack Flanagan, former Majority Leader of the New Hampshire House of Representatives and candidate for this seat in 2016[44]
Declined[edit]
- Josh McElveen, political director and news anchor for WMUR-TV[45]
Endorsements[edit]
Lynne Blankenbeker |
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Stewart Levenson |
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Steve Negron |
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Primary results[edit]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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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[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- 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[edit]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Libertarian | Justin O'Donnell | 426 | 74.7 | |
Libertarian | Tom Alciere | 144 | 25.3 | |
Total votes | 570 | 100.0 |
Independent/Other[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Dexter W. Dow, Social/Political Activist
General election[edit]
Polling[edit]
Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Anne McLane Kuster (D) | Steven Negron (R) | Justin O'Donnell (L) | Undecided |
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University of New Hampshire | October 10–18, 2018 | 234 | ± 6.4% | 53% | 38% | 3% | 6% |
Saint Anselm College | October 10–15, 2018 | 220 | ± 6.5% | 49% | 22% | 2% | 26% |
Emerson College | October 10–12, 2018 | 401 | ± 5.2% | 44% | 25% | 2% | 28% |
American Research Group | September 21–26, 2018 | 400 | ± 5.0% | 54% | 27% | – | 19% |
Results[edit]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Ann McLane Kuster (incumbent) | |||
Republican | Steve Negron | |||
Libertarian | Justin O'Donnell | |||
Total votes |
See also[edit]
- United States House of Representatives elections, 2016
- United States elections, 2016
References[edit]
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^ ab McMenemy, Jeff (October 10, 2017). "Messmer, Pappas, consider run for Congress". fosters.com. Retrieved 2017-10-30.
^ 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.
^ Moon, Jason. "Former Labor Leader Mark MacKenzie Announces Run for Congress". Retrieved 12 September 2018.
^ DiStaso, John (October 13, 2017). "Portsmouth Democrat Deaglan McEachern weighs run for 1st District US House seat". WMUR-TV. Retrieved October 23, 2017.
^ DiStaso, John (October 9, 2017). "Potential Democratic candidates abound for 1st District congressional seat". WMUR. Retrieved October 10, 2017.
^ Stucker, Kyle (October 16, 2017). "Rochester city attorney announces congressional run". Foster's Daily Democrat. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
^ "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.
^ Rebel HQ (23 March 2018). "Bernie Sanders' Son Runs For Congress In New Hampshire". Retrieved 12 September 2018 – via YouTube.
^ DiStaso, John (October 18, 2017). "Democrat Lincoln Soldati is now a candidate for 1st District US House seat". WMUR-TV. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
^ Landrigan, Kevin (October 22, 2017). "Retired Marine officer running for 1st Congressional District seat". New Hampshire Union Leader. Retrieved October 23, 2017.
^ abcd 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.
^ 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.
^ DiStaso, John (October 9, 2017). "Businesswoman, Iraq War vet Maura Sullivan explores run for 1st District US House seat". WMUR. Retrieved October 10, 2017.
^ abcdef DiStaso, John (21 December 2017). "NH Primary Source: MacKenzie adds to union support with CWA endorsement". WMUR.
^ "Steelworkers Endorse Mark MacKenzie for Congress". United Steelworkers. November 3, 2017.
^ DiStaso, John (December 7, 2017). "NH Primary Source: Sullivan, O'Rourke receive veterans endorsements". WMUR-TV. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
^ abcdefghijklm "Kuster latest major NH Democrat to endorse Pappas in 1st Congressional District Primary". WMUR Manchester. July 20, 2018.
^ "Pappas, Sullivan pick up big name endorsements in 1st CD race". WMUR Manchester. August 7, 2018.
^ "Victory Fund Endorses Three Historic LGBTQ Candidates for 2018". Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund. December 12, 2017.
^ "Planned Parenthood Action Fund Endorses Pappa in NH-01". WMUR Manchester. August 16, 2018.
^ Schriock, Stephanie (March 23, 2018). "EMILY's List Endorses Maura Sullivan in New Hampshire's 1st District". www.emilyslist.org.
^ 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.
^ 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.
^ "Phil Murphy Endorses Bernie Sanders' Son for Congress". 30 March 2018. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
^ Tuohy, Dan (April 5, 2017). "Edwards launches run for Congress". New Hampshire Union Leader. Retrieved April 5, 2017.
^ Tuohy, Dan (June 13, 2017). "Sanborn announces run for Congress". New Hampshire Union Leader. Retrieved June 13, 2017.
^ Cousineau, Michael (May 1, 2018). "Bruce Crochetiere to make run for 1st CD seat". New Hampshire Union Leader.
^ Chooljian, Lauren (July 18, 2018). "Crochetiere Drops Out of Crowded CD1 Race". New Hampshire Public Radio.
^ DiStaso, John (October 3, 2017). "Republican John Stephen says he won't run for US House in 2018". WMUR-TV. Retrieved October 23, 2017.
^ "Rick Santorum Endorses Eddie Edwards for Congress in NH-01". Edwards for New Hampshire. August 7, 2018.
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^ "Eddie Edwards on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
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^ Steinhauser, Paul (July 24, 2018). "Giuliani visiting Seacoast to endorse Edwards for Congress". seacoastonline.com.
^ "Eddie Edwards in the 1st: Good experience, common sense". New Hampshire Union Leader. August 24, 2018.
^ 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.
^ DiStaso, John (June 27, 2018). "NH Primary Source: Sen. Rand Paul endorses Andy Sanborn for Congress in NH-01". wmur.com.
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^ DiStaso, John (August 2, 2017). "WMUR first: Corey Lewandowski endorses Andy Sanborn's bid for US House". wmur.com.
^ DiStaso, John (June 20, 2018). "NH Primary Source: Gun Owners of America endorse Sanborn in 1st District U.S. House race". wmur.com.
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^ DiStaso, John (January 10, 2018). "Republican Blankenbeker announces candidacy for 2nd District US House seat". WMUR-TV. Retrieved January 11, 2018.
^ Steinhauser, Paul (10 November 2017). "Brookline Republican bows out of 2nd Congressional District race". Concord Monitor. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
^ Steinhauser, Paul (January 8, 2018). "Concord Monitor". Concord Monitor. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
^ DiStaso, John (March 1, 2018). "NH Primary Source: State Sen. Birdsell endorses Blankenbeker for Congress". wmur.com.
^ abcdef DiStaso, John (August 16, 2018). "NH Primary Source: Blankenbeker backed by 90 Granite State women, 6 current GOP members of Congress". wmur.com.
^ Holt, William (July 25, 2018). "Political notebook: Former congressman endorses Blankenbeker for District 2". SentinelSource.com.
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^ DiStaso, John (May 17, 2018). "NH Primary Source: Sen. John Reagan endorses Blankenbeker in 2nd District U.S. House race". wmur.com.
^ "Maggie's List Proudly Endorses Lynne Blankenbeker for New Hampshire's 2nd Congressional District". Maggie's List. February 14, 2018.
^ "SBA List Endorses Lynne Blankenbeker in NH-02". Susan B. Anthony List. July 11, 2018.
^ ab DiStaso, John (June 28, 2018). "NH Primary Source: Two former Nashua mayors back Republican Levenson in NH-02". wmur.com.
^ DiStaso, John (July 12, 2018). "NH Primary Source: Clegg endorses Negron in 2nd District U.S. House race". wmur.com.
^ Landrigan, Kevin (June 27, 2018). "Kevin Landrigan's Granite Status: NH to make push to block internet sales tax". New Hampshire Union Leader.
^ DiStaso, John (June 21, 2018). "NH Primary Source: Former NH House Speaker Donna Sytek backs Negron for Congress". wmur.com.
^ "Steve Negron in the 2nd: A conservative voice for NH". New Hampshire Union Leader. August 26, 2018.
^ "ODonnell 2018 Website".
^ "Tom Alciere Website".
External links[edit]
Candidates at Vote Smart
Candidates at Ballotpedia
Campaign finance at FEC
Campaign finance at Center for Responsive Politics
- Official campaign websites for first district candidates
- Dan Belforti (L) for Congress
- Nansi Boutwell Craig (I) for Congress
- Eddie Edwards (R) for Congress
- Chris Pappas (D) for Congress
- Official campaign websites for second district candidates
- Ann McLane Kuster (D) for Congress
- Gary Moody (I) for Congress
- Steve Negron (R) for Congress
- Justin O'Donnell (L) for Congress
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