2024 United States House of Representatives elections in New Hampshire
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The 2024 United States House of Representatives elections in New Hampshire will be 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. The primary elections are scheduled for September 10, 2024.
District 1[edit]
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[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Chris Pappas, incumbent U.S. representative[2]
Endorsements[edit]
Chris Pappas
- Individuals
- Kelley Robinson, President of Human Rights Campaign[3]
- Organizations
- AIPAC[4]
- Brady PAC[5]
- Democratic Majority for Israel[6]
- End Citizens United[7]
- Feminist Majority PAC[8]
- Giffords[9]
- Human Rights Campaign[3]
- Jewish Democratic Council of America[10]
- League of Conservation Voters[11]
- Let America Vote[7]
- LGBTQ Victory Fund[12]
- NARAL Pro-Choice America[13]
- Natural Resources Defense Council[14]
- Planned Parenthood Action Fund[15]
- Population Connection Action Fund[16]
- Labor unions
Fundraising[edit]
| Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Chris Pappas (D) | $1,542,522 | $400,980 | $1,254,768 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[18] | |||
Republican primary[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Chris Bright, facilities management executive and U.S. Army veteran[19]
- Hollie Noveletsky, steel fabrication company CEO[20]
- Russell Prescott, former Executive Councilor (2017–2021) and candidate for this district in 2022[21]
Filed paperwork[edit]
- Max Abramson, former state representative and Libertarian candidate for president in 2020[22]
- Jake Frazier, Danville resident[23]
Declined[edit]
- Tim Baxter, former state representative (2020–2022) and candidate for this district in 2022[24]
- Karoline Leavitt, former White House Office of the Press Secretary staffer and nominee for this district in 2022[25]
Endorsements[edit]
Hollie Noveletsky
- Organizations
- Associated Builders and Contractors NH/VT Chapter[26]
Russell Prescott
- State legislators
- 6 former state senators[27]
- 29 current and former state representatives[27]
- Organizations
Fundraising[edit]
| Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Chris Bright (R) | $92,682[a] | $45,602 | $47,080 |
| Hollie Noveletsky (R) | $194,487[b] | $16,068 | $178,419 |
| Russell Prescott (R) | $517,223[c] | $67,516 | $449,707 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[18] | |||
General election[edit]
Predictions[edit]
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[29] | Likely D | October 20, 2023 |
| Inside Elections[30] | Lean D | October 20, 2023 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[31] | Likely D | October 4, 2023 |
| Elections Daily[32] | Lean D | September 7, 2023 |
| CNalysis[33] | Likely D | November 16, 2023 |
District 2[edit]
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[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Colin Van Ostern, former Executive Councilor from the 2nd district (2013–2017) and nominee for Governor of New Hampshire in 2016[34]
- Becky Whitley, state senator from the 15th district (2018–present)[35]
Publicly expressed interest[edit]
- Maggie Goodlander, former U.S. Deputy Assistant Attorney General, wife of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, and daughter of former Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs Elizabeth Tamposi[36]
Potential[edit]
- Rich Gulla, president of Service Employees International Union Local 1984[37]
- Matthew Houde, former state senator from the 5th district (2008–2012)[38]
- Jay Kahn, mayor of Keene (2024–present)[39]
- Molly Kelly, former state senator from the 10th district (2006–2016) and nominee for Governor of New Hampshire in 2018[38]
- Jonathan Kiper, restaurant owner[39]
- Kayla Montgomery, vice president of public affairs for New Hampshire Planned Parenthood[38]
- Debora Pignatelli, former Executive Councilor from the 5th district (2004–2010, 2012–2014, 2019–2021)[39]
- Suzanne Prentiss, state senator from the 5th district (2020–present)[40]
- Cindy Rosenwald, state senator from the 13th district (2018–present)[40]
- Levi Sanders, registered social security analyst, son of U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders, and candidate for the 1st district in 2018[39]
- Maura Sullivan, former Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs and candidate for the 1st district in 2018[39]
- Laura Telerski, state representative from the Hillsborough 11th district (2018–present)[38]
- Andru Volinsky, former Executive Councilor from the 2nd district (2017–2021) and candidate for Governor of New Hampshire in 2020[40][41]
- Cinde Warmington, Executive Councilor from the 2nd district (2021–present) (currently running for governor)[39]
Withdrawn[edit]
- Annie Kuster, incumbent U.S. representative[42][43] (endorsed Van Ostern)[44]
Declined[edit]
- Jim Bouley, former mayor of Concord (2008–2024)[45]
- Angela Brennan, state representative from the Merrimack 9th district (2022–present) (running for state senate)[46]
- Byron Champlin, mayor of Concord (2024–present) (endorsed Van Ostern)[36]
- Donovan Fenton, state senator from the 10th district (2022–present)[47]
- Gary Hirshberg, former CEO of Stonyfield Farm (endorsed Van Ostern)[36]
- Melanie Levesque, former state senator from the 12th district (2018–2020) (endorsed Van Ostern, running for Executive Council)[47][48]
- Karen Liot Hill, Grafton County Treasurer (running for Executive Council)[39]
- Rebecca McWilliams, state representative from the Merrimack 27th district (2018–present) (running for state senate)[46]
- Jay Surdukowski, attorney[39]
Endorsements[edit]
Colin Van Ostern
- U.S. representatives
- Annie Kuster, U.S. representative for New Hampshire's 2nd congressional district (2013–present)[44]
- Statewide officials
- John Lynch, former Governor of New Hampshire (2005–2013)[44]
- State legislators
- Sylvia Larsen, former president of the New Hampshire Senate (2006–2010) from the 15th district (1994–2014)[36]
- Melanie Levesque, former state senator from the 12th district (2018–2020)[47]
- Individuals
- Gary Hirshberg, former CEO of Stonyfield Farm[36]
Annie Kuster (withdrawn)
Fundraising[edit]
| Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Annie Kuster (D)[d] | $1,550,265 | $684,665 | $1,011,737 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[51] | |||
Republican primary[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Mark Kilbane, businessman and candidate for this district in 2022[39]
- Vikram Mansharamani, business consultant and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2022[52]
- Jason Riddle, U.S. Navy veteran and participant in the January 6 United States Capitol attack[53]
- 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[54]
Announcement pending[edit]
- Bill Hamlen, oil executive[41]
Publicly expressed interest[edit]
- George Hansel, former mayor of Keene (2020–2024) and candidate for this district in 2022[55]
- Joe Sweeney, state representative from the Rockingham 25th district (2012–2016, 2022–present)[39]
Potential[edit]
- D.J. Bettencourt, New Hampshire Deputy Insurance Commissioner (2021–present) and former state representative (2004–2012)[40]
- Marilinda Garcia, former state representative from the Rockingham 8th district (2007–2014) and nominee for this district in 2014[56]
- Carrie Gendreau, state senator from the 1st district (2022–present)[41]
- Tyler Gouveia, Nashua alder[40]
- Steve Negron, former state representative from the Hillsborough 32nd district (2016–2018) and nominee for this district in 2018 and 2020[57]
- Stephen Stepanek, former chair of the New Hampshire Republican Party (2019–2023)[40]
Declined[edit]
- Daryl Abbas, state senator from the 22nd district (2022–present)[40]
- Robert Burns, former Hillsborough County Treasurer and nominee for this district in 2022 (running for Executive Council)[58]
- Frank Edelblut, commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Education (2017–present), former state representative (2014–2016), and candidate for Governor of New Hampshire in 2016[39]
Endorsements[edit]
Lily Tang Williams
- State legislators
Fundraising[edit]
| Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Lily Tang Williams (R) | $119,035[e] | $6,003 | $143,825 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[51] | |||
General election[edit]
Predictions[edit]
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[29] | Likely D | October 20, 2023 |
| Inside Elections[30] | Likely D | October 20, 2023 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[31] | Likely D | October 4, 2023 |
| Elections Daily[32] | Likely D | September 7, 2023 |
| CNalysis[33] | Very Likely D | March 27, 2024 |
Notes[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "2022 National House Vote Tracker". Cook Political Report. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
- ^ Porter, Steven (April 20, 2023). "Who will run for New Hampshire governor if Chris Sununu runs for president?". The Boston Globe. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
- ^ a b "Human Rights Campaign Endorses Pro-Equality Openly LGBTQ+ U.S. House Incumbents for Re-Election". Human Rights Campaign. June 22, 2023. Retrieved September 3, 2023.
- ^ "- AIPAC Political Portal". candidates.aipacpac.org. Archived from the original on August 27, 2023. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
- ^ "Brady PAC Endorses 18 House Frontline Candidates for Re-Election". Brady PAC. February 28, 2024. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
- ^ "DMFI PAC Announces First Round of 2024 Endorsements for U.S. House". DMFI PAC. December 18, 2023. Archived from the original on December 18, 2023. Retrieved December 18, 2023.
- ^ a b "ECU // LAV Endorses First Slate of Democracy Champions in Competitive House Districts". End Citizens United. April 27, 2023. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
- ^ a b "2024 – Feminist Majority PAC". feministmajoritypac.org. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
- ^ "GIFFORDS PAC Endorses Slate of Frontline Champions Running for Reelection to the US House". Giffords. February 29, 2024. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
- ^ "JDCA ANNOUNCES KEY 2024 ENDORSEMENTS". Jewish Democratic Council of America. Archived from the original on November 6, 2023. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
- ^ "LCV Action Fund Announces First Round of Congressional Endorsements". League of Conservation Voters. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
- ^ "LGBTQ+ Victory Fund Announces Key Frontline Congressional Endorsements: Angie Craig, Sharice Davids, Chris Pappas and Eric Sorensen".
- ^ Communications (June 21, 2023). "NARAL Pro-Choice America Launches 2024 Electoral Program with Endorsement of Frontline Incumbents for U.S. House of Representatives". NARAL Pro-Choice America. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
- ^ Dison, Denis (September 20, 2023). "NRDC Action Fund Endorses 51 House, Senate Incumbents". NRDC Action Fund. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
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- ^ a b "2024 Endorsements". Population Connection Action Fund. Archived from the original on August 25, 2023. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
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- ^ a b "2024 Election United States House - New Hampshire 1st". fec.gov. Federal Election Commission. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
- ^ Sexton, Adam (December 8, 2023). "Republican Chris Bright hopes to challenge U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas". WMUR-TV. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
- ^ Sexton, Adam (October 2, 2023). "Hollie Noveletsky running for Republican nomination for 1st Congressional District seat". WMUR. Retrieved October 2, 2023.
- ^ Sexton, Adam (July 27, 2023). "Russell Prescott running again to represent New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District". WMUR-TV. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
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- ^ Sexton, Adam (July 27, 2023). "Prescott launches campaign for Congress in 1st District". WMUR. Retrieved July 29, 2023.
- ^ Singer, Jeff (August 14, 2023). "Daily Kos Elections Live Digest: 8/14". Daily Kos. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
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.'
- ^ "Associated Builders and Contractors endorse Noveletsky for Congress in CD1". Manchester Ink Link. December 19, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ a b "Russell Prescott earns several more endorsements". Manchester Ink Link. November 15, 2023. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
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- ^ a b c Graham, Michael (April 1, 2024). "Republicans Burns, Hamlen Expected to Enter CD2 Race This Week". NH Journal. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
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- ^ Sexton, Adam (March 27, 2024). "Rep. Annie Kuster says she will not seek reelection in New Hampshire's 2nd Congressional District". WMUR-TV. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
- ^ a b c Sexton, Adam (April 9, 2024). "Kuster announces endorsement in race to replace her in Congress". WMUR-TV. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ Schinella, Tony (April 2, 2024). "Former Concord Mayor A No-Go For Second Congressional District Race". Patch Media. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
- ^ a b Singer, Jeff (April 16, 2024). "Daily Kos Elections Live Digest: 4/16". Daily Kos. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
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.
- ^ a b c Singer, Jeff (April 1, 2024). "Daily Kos Elections Live Digest: 4/1". Daily Kos. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
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
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External links[edit]
- Official campaign websites for 1st district candidates
- Chris Bright (R) for Congress
- Hollie Noveletsky (R) for Congress
- Chris Pappas (D) for Congress
- Russell Prescott (R) for Congress
- Official campaign websites for 2nd district candidates
- Mark Kilbane (R) for Congress
- Vikram Mansharamani (R) for Congress
- Colin Van Ostern (D) for Congress
- Becky Whitley (D) for Congress
- Lily Tang Williams (R) for Congress
