The 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in New Hampshire were held on November 6, 2018, to elect the two

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from the state of

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, one from each of the state's two

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. The elections coincided with other elections to the House of Representatives,

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to the

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and various

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and

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. Following the 2018 elections, the Democratic Party retained both of New Hampshire's House seats in Congress, and thus maintained control of all of New Hampshire's Congressional (House and Senate) delegation.

Overview

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

District 1

The 1st district covers the southeastern part of the state and consists of three general areas: Greater

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, the Seacoast and the Lakes Region. The incumbent going into the election was Democrat

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, 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

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. 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

* Paul Cardinal, businessman * Mark MacKenzie, state representative and former president of the New Hampshire AFL-CIO * William Martin *

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, businessman *

Mindi Messmer Mindi Messmer is an American environmental and public health scientist and author of ''Female Disruptors; Stories of Mighty Female Scientists.'' She served as a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives from 2016 to 2018, representing ...

, state representative * Terence M. O'Rourke, current

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City Attorney; former Assistant United States Attorney and Assistant County Attorney; Iraq War veteran (no relation to Beto O'Rourke) * Levi Sanders, son of

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* Lincoln Soldati, former mayor of Somersworth and former

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Attorney *

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, former

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, former U.S. Marine Corps Officer and Iraq War veteran

=Declined

= *

Jackie Cilley Jacalyn L. Cilley (born August 5, 1951) is a former Democratic member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, representing the Strafford 4th District, and a former member of the New Hampshire Senate for the 6th district. Biography Ja ...

, state representative and candidate for governor in

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, state representative and former Speaker of the

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, incumbent representative * David Watters, state senator

Endorsements

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 *

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, perennial candidate *

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, state senator

Withdrew

* Bruce Crochetiere, businessman

=Declined

= *

Dan Innis Daniel E. Innis (born April 7, 1963) is an American academic and politician. He served as a Republican State Senator, representing District 24 in the New Hampshire Senate from 2016-2018. He is also a professor of marketing and hospitality manage ...

, state senator and candidate for this seat in

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* John Stephen, former commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Health & Human Services, candidate for this seat in 2002 and

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and nominee for governor in

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Endorsements

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

Polling

Results

District 2

The 2nd district covers the western and northern parts of the state and includes the cities of

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and

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. The incumbent is Democrat

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, who has represented the district since 2013. She was re-elected with 49.7% of the vote in 2016.

Democratic primary

Candidates

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, 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

and candidate for this seat in

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= Declined

= * Josh McElveen, political director and news anchor for

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Endorsements

Primary results

Libertarian primary

Candidates

=Declared

= *Justin O'Donnell, Libertarian Activist, Member of The Libertarian National Committee, Sales Consultant and National Guard Veteran *Tom Alciere, former Republican state representative

Primary results

General election

Polling

Results

References

External links

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;Official campaign websites for first district candidates
Dan Belforti (L) for CongressNansi Boutwell Craig (I) for CongressEddie Edwards (R) for CongressChris Pappas (D) for Congress
;Official campaign websites for second district candidates
Ann McLane Kuster (D) for CongressGary Moody (I) for CongressSteve Negron (R) for CongressJustin O'Donnell (L) for Congress
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Overview

District 1

Democratic primary

Candidates

=Nominee

=Lost in primary

=Declined

Endorsements

Primary results

Republican primary

Candidates

=Nominee

=Lost in primary

Withdrew

=Declined

Endorsements

Primary results

Libertarian primary

Candidates

=Declared

Independent candidates

Declared

General election

Polling

Results

District 2

Democratic primary

Candidates

Primary results

Republican primary

Candidates

=Declared

= Withdrew

= Declined

Endorsements

Primary results

Libertarian primary

Candidates

=Declared

Primary results

General election

Polling

Results

See also

References

External links