2018 United States House of Representatives elections in New Hampshire

The 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in New Hampshire were 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 coincided with other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections.

Following the 2018 elections, the Democratic Party retained both of New Hampshire's House seats in Congress, and thus maintained control of New Hampshire's entire congressional delegation.

Overview Results of the 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in New Hampshire by district:

DistrictDemocraticRepublicanOthersTotalResult Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes %District 1 155,884 53.56% 130,996 45.01% 4,159 1.43% 291,039 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 2 155,358 55.54% 117,990 42.18% 6,357 2.27% 279,705 100.0% Democratic holdTotal 311,242 54.53% 248,986 43.62% 10,516 1.84% 570,744 100.0%

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 going into the election was Democrat Carol Shea-Porter, who had 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. She did not run for reelection in 2018.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee Chris Pappas, Executive Councilor of New Hampshire for the 4th District

Lost in primary Naomi Andrews, former aide to Carol Shea-Porter Paul Cardinal, businessman Mark MacKenzie, state representative and former president of the New Hampshire AFL-CIO William Martin Deaglan McEachern, businessman Mindi Messmer, state representative Terence M. O'Rourke, current Rochester City Attorney; former Assistant United States Attorney and Assistant County Attorney; Iraq War veteran (no relation to Beto O'Rourke) Levi Sanders, son of U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders Lincoln Soldati, former mayor of Somersworth and former Strafford County Attorney Maura Sullivan, former Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs, former U.S. Marine Corps Officer and Iraq War veteran

Declined Jackie Cilley, state representative and candidate for governor in 2012 Terie Norelli, state representative and former Speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representatives Carol Shea-Porter, incumbent representative David Watters, state senator

Endorsements

Debate + 2018 New Hampshire 1st congressional district democratic primary debate Date Host Moderator Link Democratic Democratic Democratic Democratic Democratic Democratic Democratic Democratic Democratic Democratic DemocraticKey: Participant  Absent  Not invited  Invited Withdrawn Naomi Andrews Paul Cardinal Mark MacKenzie William Martin Deaglan McEachern Mindi Messmer Terence O'Rouke Chris Pappas Levi Sanders Lincoln Soldati Maura Sullivan1 Aug. 13, 2018 New Hampshire Democratic Party Raymond BuckleyYouTube

Primary results

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee Eddie Edwards, former Chief of the New Hampshire State Division of Liquor Enforcement and former South Hampton Police Chief

Lost in primary Michael Callis Jeff Denaro, contractor Andy Martin, perennial candidate Andy Sanborn, state senator

Withdrew Bruce Crochetiere, businessman

Declined Dan Innis, state senator and candidate for this seat in 2014 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

Endorsements

Debate + 2018 New Hampshire 1st congressional district republican primary debate Date Host Moderator Link Republican Republican Republican Republican RepublicanKey: Participant  Absent  Not invited  Invited Withdrawn Michael Callis Jeff Denaro Eddie Edwards Andy Martin Andy Sanborn1 Sep. 6, 2018 New Hampshire Union LeaderSaint Anselm CollegeWMUR Adam SextonYouTube

Primary results

Libertarian primary

Candidates

Declared Dan Belforti

Independent candidates

Declared Eric R. Eastman, Justice Progressive candidate, former state representative, actor and director

General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportNovember 5, 2018 Inside ElectionsNovember 5, 2018 Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 5, 2018RCPNovember 5, 2018Daily KosNovember 5, 2018538November 7, 2018

Debate + 2018 New Hampshire's 1st congressional district debate Date Host Moderator Link Democratic RepublicanKey: Participant  Absent  Not invited  Invited Withdrawn Chris Pappas Eddie Edwards1 Oct. 29, 2018 New Hampshire Union LeaderSaint Anselm CollegeWMUR Adam SextonYouTube

Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error ChrisPappas (D) EddieEdwards (R) DanBelforti (L) UndecidedUniversity of New HampshireUniversity of New Hampshire November 1–4, 2018 309 ± 5.6% 53% 40% 3% 4%Emerson CollegeEmerson College October 27–29, 2018 570 ± 4.3% 48% 46% – 5%University of New HampshireUniversity of New Hampshire October 10–18, 2018 265 ± 6.0% 46% 37% 4% 13%Saint Anselm CollegeSaint Anselm College October 10–15, 2018 234 ± 6.5% 44% 36% 1% 19%Emerson CollegeEmerson College October 10–12, 2018 387 ± 5.2% 40% 35% – 24%OnMessage Inc. (R-Edwards)OnMessage Inc. (R-Edwards) September 25–27, 2018 400 ± 4.9% 40% 42% – 14%American Research GroupAmerican Research Group September 21–26, 2018 400 ± 5.0% 55% 33% – 12%

Results

District 2

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

Democratic primary

Candidates Annie Kuster, incumbent representative

Primary results

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared Brian Belanger, businessman Gerard Beloin Lynne Blankenbeker, former state representative Robert Burns, former Hillsborough County Treasurer Stewart Levenson, doctor and whistleblower Jay Mercer Steve Negron, state representative

Withdrew Jack Flanagan, former Majority Leader of the New Hampshire House of Representatives and candidate for this seat in 2016

Declined Josh McElveen, political director and news anchor for WMUR-TV

Endorsements

Primary results

Libertarian primary

Candidates

Declared Tom Alciere, former Republican state representative and Perennial candidate Justin O'Donnell, Libertarian activist, member of the Libertarian National Committee, sales consultant and National Guard veteran

Primary results

General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportNovember 5, 2018 Inside ElectionsNovember 5, 2018 Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 5, 2018RCPNovember 5, 2018Daily KosNovember 5, 2018538November 7, 2018

Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error Anne McLaneKuster (D) StevenNegron (R) JustinO'Donnell (L) Other UndecidedUniversity of New Hampshire November 1–4, 2018 321 ± 5.5% 56% 35% 2% 1% 7%Emerson College October 27–29, 2018 569 ± 4.3% 52% 40% – – 7%University of New Hampshire 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 GroupAmerican Research Group September 21–26, 2018 400 ± 5.0% 54% 27% – – 19%

Results

See also 2016 United States House of Representatives elections 2016 United States elections

References

External links Candidates at Vote Smart Candidates at Ballotpedia Campaign finance at FEC Campaign finance at OpenSecrets

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