2024 United States House of Representatives elections in New Hampshire explained

The 2024 United States House of Representatives elections in New Hampshire were held on November 5, 2024, to elect the two U.S. representatives from the state of New Hampshire, one from each of the state's two congressional districts. Primary elections took place on September 10, 2024.

District 1

See also: New Hampshire's 1st congressional district. The 1st district is based in southeastern New Hampshire, and includes Greater Manchester, the Seacoast and the Lakes Region. The incumbent is Democrat Chris Pappas, who was re-elected with 54.00% of the vote in 2022.^[1]

Democratic primary

Nominee

• Chris Pappas, incumbent U.S. representative^[2]

Eliminated in primary

• Kevin Rondeau, perennial candidate^[3]

Results

Republican primary

Nominee

• Russell Prescott, former Executive Councilor (2017–2021) and candidate for this district in 2022^[5]

Eliminated in primary

• Max Abramson, former state representative (2014–2016, 2018–2022) and Libertarian nominee for governor in 2016^[3]
• Chris Bright, facilities management executive^[6]
• Joseph Levasseur, at-large Manchester alder^[7]
• Andy Martin, attorney and perennial candidate
• Walter McFarlane, financial consultant^[8]
• Hollie Noveletsky, steel fabrication company CEO^[9]

Declined

• Tim Baxter, former state representative (2020–2022) and candidate for this district in 2022^[10]
• Karoline Leavitt, press secretary for the Donald Trump 2024 presidential campaign and nominee for this district in 2022^[11]

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2024
Candidate	Raised	Spent	Cash on hand
	Chris Bright (R)	$182,824	$95,222	$87,603
	Hollie Noveletsky (R)	$302,843	$66,734	$236,108
	Russell Prescott (R)	$664,059	$150,615	$513,444
Source: Federal Election Commission

Polling

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Chris Bright	Joseph Levasseur	Hollie Noveletsky	Russell Prescott	Other	Undecided
University of New Hampshire	August 15–19, 2024	418 (LV)	± 3.2%	4%	10%	4%		19%	2%		60%
Saint Anselm College	August 13–14, 2024	340 (LV)	± 5.3%	5%		15%	9%	10%	3%		59%

Results

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	The Cook Political Report[12]		October 20, 2023
align=left	Inside Elections[13]		September 12, 2024
align=left	Sabato's Crystal Ball[14]		October 4, 2023
align=left	Elections Daily[15]		November 4, 2024
align=left	CNalysis[16]		November 16, 2023

Polling

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Chris Pappas (D)	Russell Prescott (R)	Other	Undecided
Dartmouth College	November 1-3, 2024	253 (LV)	± 6.2%		62%	34%	3%	–
University of New Hampshire	October 29 – November 2, 2024	1,433 (LV)	± 2.6%		51%	39%	–	9%
Saint Anselm College	October 28–29, 2024	1,407 (LV)	± 2.6%		50%	43%	1%	6%
The Dartmouth Poll	October 5–18, 2024	977(RV)	± 3.1%		57%	41%	2%	–
Saint Anselm College	October 1–2, 2024	1,099 (LV)	± 3.0%		50%	41%	2%	6%
Cygnal (R)	September 26–28, 2024	406 (LV)	± 4.85%		46%	42%	–	11%
University of New Hampshire	September 12–16, 2024	854 (LV)	± 3.4%		52%	35%	1%	12%
Saint Anselm College	September 11–12, 2024	1,130 (LV)	± 2.9%		50%	38%	3%	8%

Results

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District 2

See also: New Hampshire's 2nd congressional district. The 2nd district encompasses western and northern New Hampshire, and includes the cities of Nashua and Concord. The incumbent is Democrat Annie Kuster, who was re-elected with 55.80% of the vote in 2022.^[1]

Democratic primary

Nominee

• Maggie Goodlander, former U.S. Deputy Assistant Attorney General (2021–2024) and wife of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan^[18]

Eliminated in primary

• Colin Van Ostern, former Executive Councilor from the 2nd district (2013–2017) and nominee for Governor of New Hampshire in 2016^[19]

Withdrawn

• Annie Kuster, incumbent U.S. representative^{[20] [21]} (endorsed Van Ostern)^[22]
• Becky Whitley, state senator from the 15th district (2020–present)^[23]

Declined

• Jim Bouley, former mayor of Concord (2008–2024)^[24]
• Angela Brennan, state representative from the Merrimack 9th district (2022–present) (ran for state senate)
• Byron Champlin, mayor of Concord (2024–present) (endorsed Van Ostern)
• Donovan Fenton, state senator from the 10th district (2022–present)^[25]
• Gary Hirshberg, former CEO of Stonyfield Farm (endorsed Van Ostern, then Goodlander)^[26]
• Melanie Levesque, former state senator from the 12th district (2018–2020) (endorsed Van Ostern, ran for Executive Council)^{[25] [27]}
• Karen Liot Hill, Grafton County Treasurer (ran for Executive Council)^[28]
• Rebecca McWilliams, state representative from the Merrimack 27th district (2018–present) (ran for state senate)^[29]
• Jay Surdukowski, attorney^[28]

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of August 21, 2024
Candidate	Raised	Spent	Cash on hand
	Colin Van Ostern (D)	$1,385,369	$816,084	$568,360
	Maggie Goodlander (D)	$2,376,319	$1,567,739	$791,115
Source: Federal Election Commission[30]

Polling

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Maggie Goodlander	Colin Van Ostern	Other	Undecided
University of New Hampshire	August 15–19, 2024	371 (LV)	± 3.4%		34%	28%	–		38%
Public Policy Polling (D)	August 15–16, 2024	655 (LV)	–		36%	26%	–		38%
Saint Anselm College	August 13–14, 2024	320 (LV)	± 5.5%		41%	31%	0%	28%
GQR Research (D)	July 8–11, 2024	400 (LV)	± 4.88%		43%	27%	–	30%
Public Policy Polling (D)	June 8–9, 2024	693 (LV)	–		35%	13%	–		53%
Public Policy Polling (D)	May 30–31, 2024	555 (LV)	–	10%		22%	9%		59%

Results

Republican primary

Nominee

• Lily Tang Williams, former chair of the Colorado Libertarian Party, Libertarian nominee for U.S. Senate in Colorado in 2016, and candidate for this district in 2022^[31]

Eliminated in primary

• Tom Alciere, former state representative (2000–2001) and perennial candidate^[3]
• Gerard Beloin, roofing contractor and perennial candidate
• Michael Callis, landscaping contractor and perennial candidate
• Randall Clark, attorney
• Casey Crane, former state representative (2002–2008)^[32]
• Robert D'Arcy, custodian and perennial candidate
• Bill Hamlen, oil executive
• William Harvey
• Vikram Mansharamani, business consultant and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2022^[33]
• Jay Mercer, physician's assistant and perennial candidate
• Jason Riddle, U.S. Navy veteran and participant in the January 6 United States Capitol attack^[34]
• Paul Wagner, attorney

Declined

• Daryl Abbas, state senator from the 22nd district (2022–present)^[35]
• Robert Burns, former Hillsborough County Treasurer and nominee for this district in 2022 (ran for Executive Council)^[36]
• Frank Edelblut, commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Education (2017–present), former state representative (2014–2016), and candidate for governor in 2016^[28]
• George Hansel, former mayor of Keene (2020–2024) and candidate for this district in 2022^[37]

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2024
Candidate	Raised	Spent	Cash on hand
	Vikram Mansharamani (R)	$0	$9,483	$1,043
	Lily Tang Williams (R)	$211,091	$7,638	$234,246
Source: Federal Election Commission

Polling

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Bill Hamlen	Vikram Mansharamani	Jay Mercer	Lily Tang Williams	Other	Undecided
University of New Hampshire	August 15–19, 2024	434 (LV)	± 3.2%	4%		21%	5%	17%	4%		49%
Saint Anselm College	August 13–14, 2024	318 (LV)	± 5.5%	6%		16%	–		16%	3%		57%

Results

Independents

Filed paperwork

• Ryan Donnelly, custom van builder^[38]

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	The Cook Political Report		November 1, 2024
align=left	Inside Elections		September 12, 2024
align=left	Sabato's Crystal Ball		October 4, 2023
align=left	Elections Daily		September 7, 2023
align=left	CNalysis	Very Likely D	August 18, 2024

Polling

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Maggie Goodlander (D)	Lily Tang Williams (R)	Other	Undecided
Dartmouth College	November 1-3, 2024	329 (LV)	± 5.4%		64%	34%	2%	–
University of New Hampshire	October 29 – November 2, 2024	1,359 (LV)	± 2.7%		53%	39%	–	8%
Saint Anselm College	October 28–29, 2024	1,384 (LV)	± 2.6%		51%	43%	1%	5%
The Dartmouth Poll	October 5–18, 2024	1,206(RV)	± 3.1%		59%	38%	2%	–
Saint Anslem College	October 1–2, 2024	1,005 (LV)	± 3.1%		50%	38%	3%	8%
University of New Hampshire	September 12–16, 2024	834 (LV)	± 3.4%		49%	38%	1%	12%
Saint Anselm College	September 11–12, 2024	1,130 (LV)	± 2.9%		49%	38%	3%	11%

Results

Notes

Partisan clients

External links

Official campaign websites for 1st district candidates

• Chris Pappas (D) for Congress
• Russell Prescott (R) for Congress

Official campaign websites for 2nd district candidates

• Maggie Goodlander (D) for Congress
• Lily Tang Williams (R) for Congress

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2022 National House Vote Tracker. December 29, 2023. Cook Political Report.
2. News: July 19, 2023 . . Steven . Who will run for New Hampshire governor if Chris Sununu runs for president?. Porter . April 20, 2023 .
3. News: 2024 Election Details . New Hampshire Secretary of State . June 5, 2024.
4. Web site: 2024 Election United States House - New Hampshire 1st . fec.gov . . December 29, 2023.
5. Web site: Sexton . Adam . Russell Prescott running again to represent New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District . . July 27, 2023 . July 27, 2023.
6. News: Sexton, Adam . December 8, 2023 . . November 18, 2023 . Republican Chris Bright hopes to challenge U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas.
7. Web site: Sexton . Adam . 2024-06-14 . Republican Levasseur files to run for Congress in New Hampshire's 1st District . 2024-06-16 . . en.
8. Web site: Sylvia . Andrew . 2024-07-22 . New Republican Congressional candidate wants to bring back small government, restore consensus-based approach . . 2024-08-26 . en-US.
9. News: . October 2, 2023 . Hollie Noveletsky running for Republican nomination for 1st Congressional District seat. Sexton . Adam . October 2, 2023 .
10. News: Sexton . Adam . Prescott launches campaign for Congress in 1st District . 2023-07-27 . 2023-07-29 . en-US . WMUR.
11. News: Daily Kos Elections Live Digest: 8/14 . August 14, 2023 . August 14, 2023 . . Singer . Jeff . 2022 GOP nominee Karoline Leavitt dispelled whatever talk there was about a rematch against Democratic incumbent Chris Pappas Monday, saying, 'I have decided not to put my name on the ballot in the next election.'.
12. Web site: 2022 House Race Ratings . The Cook Political Report . June 6, 2022.
13. Web site: House Ratings . The Rothenberg Political Report . June 7, 2022.
14. Web site: Sabato's Crystal Ball. 2022 House Ratings. June 8, 2022.
15. Web site: 2023-09-07 . Election Ratings . 2023-09-07 . Elections Daily . en-US.
16. Web site: 2024 House Forecast. November 20, 2023. December 29, 2023.
17. Web site: 2024 General Election Results .
18. Web site: Porter . Steven . Maggie Goodlander launches NH congressional bid after White House exit . Boston Globe . 9 May 2024 . en . 9 May 2024.
19. Web site: Sexton . Adam . 2024-03-28 . Colin Van Ostern announces he will run for New Hampshire's 2nd Congressional District seat . 2024-03-28 . WMUR . en.
20. News: Diamond Eye Candidate Report . Frisk . Garrett . July 21, 2023 . July 21, 2023 . We Asked Every Member of the House if They're Running in 2024. Here's What They Said..
21. Web site: Rep. Annie Kuster says she will not seek reelection in New Hampshire's 2nd Congressional District. Sexton. Adam. March 27, 2024. March 27, 2024. WMUR-TV.
22. News: Sexton . Adam . Kuster announces endorsement in race to replace her in Congress . April 9, 2024 . . April 9, 2024 . en.
23. News: Towfighi . Michaela . Whitley drops out of Congressional race, will not seek State Senate either . June 5, 2024 . . June 5, 2024 . en.
24. News: Schinella . Tony . Former Concord Mayor A No-Go For Second Congressional District Race . April 14, 2024 . . April 2, 2024 . en.
25. News: Daily Kos Elections Live Digest: 4/1 . . April 1, 2024 . April 1, 2024 . Singer, Jeff . State Sen. Donovan Fenton announced Monday that he's decided to stay out of the September primary to replace his fellow Democrat, retiring Rep. Annie Kuster. Former state Sen. Melanie Levesque also took her name out of contention by backing former Executive Councilor Colin Van Ostern.
26. Web site: Ethics complaint filed regarding Goodlander finances; top Democrats ditch Van Ostern . . 3 September 2024 . 3 September 2024 . Landrigan, Kevin.
27. News: . April 3, 2023 . April 3, 2023 . Gatsas to call it a career after 24 years . Landrigan, Kevin . April 3, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240403233958/https://www.unionleader.com/news/politics/local/gatsas-to-call-it-a-career-after-24-years/article_fe0bc8a6-f1f9-11ee-9b8c-47b2c0371dd6.html . bot: unknown .
28. Web site: A CVO Coronation Or A Free-For-All In NH's 2nd Congressional District?. Schinella. Tony. March 28, 2024. March 29, 2024. Patch.
29. News: Singer, Jeff . April 16, 2024 . April 16, 2024 . Daily Kos Elections Live Digest: 4/16 . . Two would-be Democratic candidates, state Reps. Angela Brennan and Rebecca McWilliams, each said this week they'd seek to replace Whitley in the state Senate rather than run for Congress..
30. Web site: 2024 Election United States House - New Hampshire 2nd . fec.gov . . December 29, 2023.
31. News: New Hampshire Republican Tang Williams launches another bid for Congress . WMUR . May 31, 2023.
32. News: Former state Rep. Crane files to run for Congress in 2nd District . Sexton . Adam . June 14, 2024 . June 14, 2024 . WMUR-TV.
33. News: Sexton . Adam . Entrepreneur from Lincoln to launch CD-2 campaign . April 10, 2024 . . April 10, 2024 . en.
34. News: Jan. 6 Convict Plans Another Run for Congress.
35. Web site: Daily Kos Elections Live Digest: 3/27. Singer. Jeff. March 27, 2024. March 27, 2024. Daily Kos.
36. Web site: Gatsas Out, Burns In: Executive Council News Shakes NH Politics. Graham. Michael. April 3, 2024. April 4, 2024.
37. Web site: Staff . Rick Green Sentinel . 2024-04-22 . Former Keene mayor opts not to run for Congress . 2024-05-13 . SentinelSource.com . en.
38. Web site: Tracy, Paula . 2024-04-03 . Sen. Becky Whitley Announces Exploratory Committee for D2 Congress Seat . 2024-05-26 . InDepthNH . en-US.