New Hampshire's 1st congressional district covers parts of

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and the eastern portion of the state. The district contains parts of Hillsborough, Rockingham, Merrimack, Grafton, and Belknap counties; and the entirety of Strafford and Carroll counties. The district contains

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, New Hampshire's most populous city, and its immediate suburbs. Most of the district's population resides in Rockingham County, which includes much of the Seacoast Region. The northern part of the district in Belknap, Carroll, and Grafton counties are far more rural. The district is home to the

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, the state's largest university. Some of the largest employers in the district are

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, Elliot Health System, and The University System of New Hampshire. It is represented in the

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by Democrat Chris Pappas.

History and composition

This district is competitive, with a

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of EVEN. , the district has changed hands in six of the last eight elections, with an incumbent losing re-election in five instances. Incumbent Democrat Chris Pappas achieved a notable feat by winning his 2020 re-election bid in this district. The district (2022–) includes: * all of

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, except the town of Center Harbor and New Hampton * all of Carroll County, except the towns of

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and Albany * the communities of

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, Goffstown,

, and Merrimack in Hillsborough County * the town of Hooksett in

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* all of Rockingham County, except the towns of Atkinson, Deerfield, Northwood, Salem, and Windham * all of Strafford County

Election results from statewide races

Election results from presidential races: Election results from statewide races:

List of members representing the district

Electoral history

2012

2014

2016

2018

2020

2022

Historical district boundaries

Notes

References

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Congressional Biographical Directory of the United States 1774–present
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