United States House of Representatives elections in New Hampshire, 2016
United States House of Representatives elections in New Hampshire, 2016

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November 8, 2016 (2016-11-08) |
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The 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in New Hampshire were held on November 8, 2016, 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 the 2016 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections. The primaries were held on September 13.
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 is Republican Frank Guinta, who has represented the district since 2015 and previously from 2011 to 2013. He was elected with 52% of the vote in 2014, defeating Democratic incumbent Carol Shea-Porter, and the district has a PVI of R+1.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Shawn O'Connor, businessman[1][2]
- Carol Shea-Porter, former U.S. Representative who held the seat from 2007-2011, and again from 2013-2015[3]
Potential
Results
Primary Election [5]
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
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Democratic |
Carol Shea-Porter |
32,409 |
98.82 |
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Republican |
Rich Ashooh |
88 |
0.27 |
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Republican |
Frank Guinta |
59 |
0.18 |
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Republican |
Michael Callis |
3 |
0.01 |
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Scatter |
236 |
0.72 |
Total votes |
32,795 |
100 |
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Frank Guinta, incumbent U.S. Representative
- Pamela Tucker, New Hampshire State Representative[6]
Withdrawn
Endorsements
Results
General election
Polling
Poll source |
Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Frank Guinta (R) |
Carol Shea-Porter (D) |
Other |
Undecided |
UMass Amherst/WBZ |
October 17–21, 2016 |
380 |
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37% |
41% |
3% |
10% |
WMUR/UNH |
August 20–28, 2016 |
211 |
± 6.7% |
29% |
48% |
5% |
19% |
WMUR/UNH |
July 9–18, 2016 |
215 |
± 6.7% |
37% |
43% |
7% |
10% |
Hypothetical polling |
Poll source |
Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Rich Ashooh (R) |
Carol Shea-Porter (D) |
Other |
Undecided |
WMUR/UNH |
August 20–28, 2016 |
211 |
± 6.7% |
27% |
50% |
4% |
19% |
WMUR/UNH |
July 9–18, 2016 |
215 |
± 6.7% |
29% |
46% |
6% |
18% |
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Results
New Hampshire's 1st Congressional district election, 2016 [10]
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
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Democratic |
Carol Shea-Porter |
162,080 |
44.34 |
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Republican |
Frank Guinta (Incumbent) |
157,176 |
42.99 |
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Independent |
Shawn O' Connor |
34,735 |
9.50 |
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Independent |
Brendan Kelly |
6,074 |
1.66 |
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Independent |
Robert Lombardo |
5,507 |
1.51 |
Total votes |
365,572 |
100 |
District 2
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 55% of the vote in 2014, and the district has a PVI of D+3.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
Potential
Declined
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
Potential
Endorsements
Results
General election
Polling
Poll source |
Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Ann McLane Kuster (D) |
Jim Lawrence (R) |
Other |
Undecided |
WMUR/UNH |
August 20–28, 2016 |
222 |
± 6.6% |
40% |
34% |
3% |
22% |
WMUR/UNH |
July 9–18, 2016 |
254 |
± 6.1% |
38% |
32% |
4% |
26% |
Hypothetical polling |
Poll source |
Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Ann McLane Kuster (D) |
Jack Flanagan (R) |
Other |
Undecided |
WMUR/UNH |
August 20–28, 2016 |
222 |
± 6.6% |
40% |
35% |
3% |
22% |
WMUR/UNH |
July 9–18, 2016 |
254 |
± 6.1% |
38% |
32% |
4% |
26% |
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Results
New Hampshire's 2nd Congressional district election, 2016 [10]
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
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Democratic |
Ann McLane Kuster (Incumbent) |
174,371 |
49.78 |
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Republican |
Jim Lawrence |
158,825 |
45.34 |
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Green Party (United States) |
John Babiarz |
17,076 |
4.88 |
Total votes |
350,272 |
100 |
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Democratic hold |
See also
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 John DiStaso (November 14, 2014). "Analysis: NH Democrats already have deep bench for top races in 2016". New Hampshire Journal. Retrieved November 14, 2014.
- ↑ DiStaso, John (February 10, 2015). "Democratic political newcomer O'Connor files candidacy for 1st District U.S. House seat". NH Journal. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
- ↑ DiStaso, John. "Shea-Porter announces she's running for US House again in 2016". WMUR.com. Manchester Hearst Properties Inc. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
- 1 2 Alexis Levinson (December 30, 2014). "10 Races to Watch in 2016: New Hampshire's 1st District". Roll Call. Retrieved December 30, 2014.
- 1 2 3 4 "2016 Primary Election Official Results". New Hampshire Secretary of State. September 13, 2016. Retrieved November 30, 2016.
- ↑ http://www.nhinsider.com/press-releases/2016/2/18/pam-tucker-announces-run-for-nh-01.html
- ↑ DiStaso, John (March 25, 2016). "Innis suspends congressional campaign, says family, business interests come first". WMUR. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
- ↑ "BRADLEY ENDORSES GATSAS; JOHN E. SUNUNU SUPPORTS ASHOOH". The Conway Daily Sun. September 6, 2016.
- ↑ "Ashooh for Congress: Raising the bar in District 1". New Hampshire Union Leader. August 31, 2016.
- 1 2 "2016 General Election Information and Results". New Hampshire Secretary of State Elections Division. November 8, 2016. Retrieved November 30, 2016.
- ↑ Landrigan, Kevin (22 October 2015). "Landrigan: Top NH House Republican explores bid for 2nd District Congressman". Retrieved 23 October 2015.
- ↑ "Lawrence for Congress: Best choice to challenge Kuster". New Hampshire Union Leader. August 31, 2016.
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