2016 United States Senate election in New Hampshire

none January 2026 January 2018 2016 United States Senate election in New Hampshire New Hampshire presidential no 2010 United States Senate election in New Hampshire 2010 2022 United States Senate election in New Hampshire 2022 November 8, 2016 150x150px File:Maggie Hassan, official portrait, 115th Congress (cropped).jpg Maggie Hassan Democratic Party (United States) 354,649 354,649 739,140 2 yes File:Kelly Ayotte, Official Portrait, 112th Congress 1.jpg Kelly Ayotte Republican Party (United States) 353,632 353,632 739,140 2 yes x245px County results x245px Municipality results x245px Congressional district results x245px Precinct resultsNH Senate 2016.map Interactive map version Hassan: #a5b0ff 40–50% #7996E2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70% #584CDE 70–80% #0d056c >90%Ayotte: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #D72F30 70–80%Tie: #AE8BB1 50% #b3b3b3 No votes U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte Republican Party (United States) Maggie Hassan Democratic Party (United States) The 2016 United States Senate election in New Hampshire was held on November 8, 2016, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the State of New Hampshire, concurrently with the 2016 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the United States Senate in other states, elections to the United States House of Representatives, and various state and local elections. The primary election to select the candidates who appeared on the general election ballot took place on September 13, 2016.http://sos.nh.gov/2016ElecInfo.aspx 2016 Election Information New Hampshire Secretary of State April 6, 2016 Incumbent Republican Senator Kelly Ayotte ran for re-election to a second term in office, and won the primary by a wide margin.http://nhjournal.com/ayotte-hoping-senate-finally-gets-things-done Ayotte, hoping Senate finally 'gets things done,' says she'll seek reelection NH Journal November 7, 2014 December 4, 2014 John DiStaso Governor Maggie Hassan chose not to seek re-election to a third term as governor, and instead sought the nomination of the Democratic Party for the Senate. Hassan was unopposed in the Democratic primary and won the general election by 1,017 votes, representing a winning margin of approximately 0.14%. This made the election the closest race of the 2016 Senate election cycle, and also the closest race in a New Hampshire Senate election since the disputed 1974–75 election. Hassan became the first Democratic senator elected in this seat since the latter election and only the second since 1932, when a Democrat had last won a full term to this seat. The Democratic Party also flipped New Hampshire's 1st congressional district in the concurrent House election, thus marking the first time since 1854 that New Hampshire had an entirely Democratic congressional delegation. To date, this remains the last time that a Democratic candidate for Senate in New Hampshire has failed to win a majority of the vote or lost any county other than Belknap and Coös, and the last New Hampshire U.S. Senate race where the incumbent was defeated. Hassan was sworn in on January 3, 2017, marking the first time since 1979 that Democrats simultaneously held both of New Hampshire's Senate seats. Republican primary Ayotte was predicted to face opposition in the primary from a Tea Party candidate. In October 2013, former New Hampshire Republican State Committee Chairman Jack Kimball said: "There is no question in my mind that she will garner a primary challenger".http://www.rollcall.com/news/for_nh_republicans_pain_is_probably_temporary-228773-1.html For N.H. Republicans, Pain Is Probably Temporary Roll Call October 30, 2013 October 30, 2013 Abby Livingston Ultimately, she faced only token opposition and won the primary with more than 78% of the vote. Candidates Nominee Kelly Ayotte, incumbent U.S. senator Eliminated in primary Tom Alciere Gerald Beloin, perennial candidate Stanley Emanuel Jim Rubens, former state senator, candidate for governor in 1998 and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2014http://www.unionleader.com/Jim-Rubens-to-challenge-incumbent-Sen.-Ayotte-in-GOP-primary Jim Rubens to challenge incumbent Sen. Ayotte in GOP primary New Hampshire Union Leader March 5, 2016 March 7, 2016 March 6, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160306110813/http://www.unionleader.com/Jim-Rubens-to-challenge-incumbent-Sen.-Ayotte-in-GOP-primary dead Declined Andrew Hemingway, businessman and candidate for governor in 2014 Ovide Lamontagne, attorney, candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2010 and nominee for governor in 1996 and 2012https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/03/12/critical-senate-race-already-taking-shape/bDMsCQJHhRfkJ77kYBQzTK/story.html In N.H., a critical US Senate race is already taking shape The Boston Globe Pindell James March 13, 2015 April 9, 2015http://www.wmur.com/politics/lamontagne-ayotte-most-conservative-us-senate-candidate-who-can-win/36212422 Lamontagne: Ayotte 'most conservative US Senate candidate who can win' WMUR DiStaso John November 2, 2015 November 2, 2015 Bill O'Brien, state representative and former speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representativeshttp://www.wmur.com/politics/obrien-calls-secret-meeting-to-discuss-primary-challenge-to-ayotte/36203902 Updated: O'Brien calls secret meeting to discuss primary challenge to Ayotte WMUR DiStaso John November 2, 2015 November 2, 2015https://patch.com/new-hampshire/concord-nh/will-obrien-primary-ayotte-2016 Will O'Brien Primary Ayotte in 2016? Concord Patch Schinella Tony April 26, 2015 May 29, 2015http://www.unionleader.com/article/20150723/LOCALVOICES03/150729566 Former Speaker Bill O'Brien says a decade in the NH House is enough New Hampshire Union Leader Cline Drew July 22, 2015 July 23, 2015 August 1, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150801051046/http://www.unionleader.com/article/20150723/LOCALVOICES03/150729566 dead Polling background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror KellyAyotte OvideLamontagne Other UndecidedPublic Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling April 9–13, 2015 358 ± ? 57% 32% — 12% Results Republican primary resultshttps://www.sos.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt561/files/inline-documents/sonh/2016-sp-u.s.-senate-republican.pdf 2016 United States Senator - Republican Primary New Hampshire Secretary of State September 22, 2016 Kelly Ayotte (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 86,676 78.56% Jim Rubens Republican Party (United States) 19,156 17.36% Tom Alciere Republican Party (United States) 1,586 1.44% Gerald Beloin Republican Party (United States) 1,255 1.14% Stanley Emanuel Republican Party (United States) 1,187 1.08% Maggie Hassan (write-in) Democratic Party (United States) 301 0.27% 167 0.15% 110,328 100.0% Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Maggie Hassan, governor of New Hampshirehttp://atr.rollcall.com/maggie-hassan-will-run-senate-new-hampshire-video Maggie Hassan Will Run for Senate in New Hampshire (Video) Roll Call Cahn Emily October 5, 2015 October 5, 2015 October 6, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151006115023/http://atr.rollcall.com/maggie-hassan-will-run-senate-new-hampshire-video/ dead Declined Mark Connolly, former deputy secretary of state and director of securities regulation (running for governor)http://www.concordmonitor.com/home/19238199-95/mark-connolly-new-castle-resident-announces-intent-to-run-for-governor Mark Connolly, New Castle resident, announces intent to run for governor Concord Monitor Morris Allie October 31, 2015 November 2, 2015 Paul Hodes, former U.S. representative and 2010 nomineehttp://atr.rollcall.com/2016-new-hampshire-democrats-kelly-ayotte N.H. Democrats Prep Kelly Ayotte Challenge December 17, 2014 December 18, 2014 Roll Call Kyle Trygstad December 17, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141217192609/http://atr.rollcall.com/2016-new-hampshire-democrats-kelly-ayotte/ dead Ann McLane Kuster, U.S. representative (running for re-election)http://www.nh1.com/news/landrigan-steinhauser-kuster-going-for-third-term-in-us-house-not-a-us-senate-bid Kuster going for third term in US House, not a US Senate bid NH1 News Landrigan Kevin Steinhauser Paul July 15, 2015 November 2, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150717013809/http://www.nh1.com/news/landrigan-steinhauser-kuster-going-for-third-term-in-us-house-not-a-us-senate-bid/ July 17, 2015 dead mdy-all John Lynch, former governor of New Hampshirehttp://www.nashuatelegraph.com/news/987733-469/ayotte-lynch-race-no-dice.html Ayotte-Lynch race? No dice Nashua Telegraph The Telegraph December 20, 2012 December 4, 2014 Shawn O'Connor, businessman (running for NH-01)http://www.wmur.com/political-scoop/bedford-democrat-quietly-preparing-to-run-for-us-senate-against-ayotte/29921108 Bedford Democrat quietly preparing to run for U.S. Senate against Ayotte November 25, 2014 December 1, 2014 WMUR James Pindellhttp://nhjournal.com/democratic-political-newcomer-oconnor-files-candidacy-for-1st-district-u-s-house-seat Democratic political newcomer O'Connor files candidacy for 1st District U.S. House seat NH Journal DiStaso John February 10, 2015 April 9, 2015 Carol Shea-Porter, former U.S. representative (running for NH-01)http://www.nh1.com/news/paul-steinhauser-rep-carol-shea-porter-talks-2016-achievements-in-congress Paul Steinhauser: Rep. Carol Shea-Porter talks 2016, achievements in Congress December 11, 2014 December 12, 2014 NH1 Paul Steinhauser https://web.archive.org/web/20141215140454/http://www.nh1.com/news/paul-steinhauser-rep-carol-shea-porter-talks-2016-achievements-in-congress/ December 15, 2014 dead DiStaso John Shea-Porter announces she's running for US House again in 2016 http://www.wmur.com/politics/sheaporter-announces-shes-running-again-in-2016/35370700 WMUR.com September 20, 2015 Manchester Hearst Properties Inc. September 20, 2015 Colin Van Ostern, executive councilor (running for governor)http://www.wmur.com/politics/democrat-colin-van-ostern-to-run-for-governor/35716994 Democrat Colin Van Ostern running for governor WMUR McElveen Josh October 8, 2015 October 8, 2015 Results Democratic primary results2016 State of New Hampshire - Primary Election - United States Senator - Democratic https://www.sos.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt561/files/inline-documents/sonh/2016-sp-u.s.-senate-democratic.pdf New Hampshire Secretary of State Maggie Hassan Democratic Party (United States) 70,374 98.16% Kelly Ayotte (incumbent) (write-in) Republican Party (United States) 775 1.08% 547 0.76% 71,696 100.0% Libertarian convention On Saturday, January 16, 2016, the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire selected Brian Chabot as their nominee for the U.S. Senate.LPNH 2016 State Convention recap http://lpnh.org/blog/dwperry/2016/lpnh_2016_state_convention_recap Libertarian Party of New Hampshire September 21, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160923025834/http://lpnh.org/blog/dwperry/2016/lpnh_2016_state_convention_recap September 23, 2016 dead LP on the ballot in New Hampshire https://www.lp.org/blogs/staff/lp-on-the-ballot-in-new-hampshire Libertarian Party September 2016 September 21, 2016 General election Candidates Kelly Ayotte (R), incumbent senator Brian Chabot (L) Aaron Day (I), former chairman of the Free State Project and conservative activistTerkel Amanda Conservative Activist Holds Off Running As A Third-Party Candidate Against Kelly Ayotte https://www.huffpost.com/entry/kelly-ayotte-primary-new-hampshire-senate-race_n_5703f419e4b0a06d580717c8 Huffington Post April 5, 2016 Maggie Hassan (D), governor of New Hampshire Debates Dates Location Ayotte Hassan LinkSeptember 30, 2016North Conway, New HampshireParticipantParticipantFull debateOctober 14, 2016Manchester, New HampshireParticipantParticipantFull debateOctober 27, 2016Concord, New HampshireParticipantParticipantFull debateNovember 2, 2016Manchester, New HampshireParticipantParticipantFull debate Endorsements Kelly Ayotte Presidents George W. Bush, 43rd president of the United Stateshttps://www.nationalmemo.com/gop-calls-big-gun-george-w-bush-campaign-trail GOP Calls In The Big Gun: George W. Bush is on the campaign trail The National Memo Tokars Mike June 20, 2016 June 21, 2016 Governors (current and former) Mike Pence, Indiana and 2016 vice presidential nomineehttps://www.google.com/amp/abcnews.go.com/amp/Politics/mike-pence-declines-endorse-john-mccain-kelly-ayotte/story%3fid=41127389?client=safari Mike Pence endorses John McCain and Kelly Ayotte ABC News Abramson Alana August 4, 2016 August 4, 2016 Mitt Romney, Massachusetts (former), 2008 presidential candidate and 2012 presidential nomineehttps://www.boston.com/news/politics/2016/08/12/mitt-romney-will-headline-a-fundraiser-for-new-hampshire-sen-kelly-ayotte/ Mitt Romney will headline a fundraiser for New Hampshire Sen. Kelly Ayotte boston.com Levenson Eric August 12, 2016 August 13, 2016 U.S. senators Shelley Moore Capito, West Virginiahttps://mobile.twitter.com/CapitoforWV/status/794171689714204672 Glad to be in #NH supporting my friend @KellyAyotte. She is a great voice for the people of New Hampshire! twitter.com/kellyayotte/st... Twitter Capito Shelley Moore November 3, 2016 November 3, 2016 John Cornyn, Texas and Senate Majority Whiphttps://www.dallasnews.com/news/2016-presidential-election/2016/10/04/ted-cruzjohn-cornyn-hosting-dallas-fundraiser-us-senate-candidates Ted Cruz, John Cornyn hosting Dallas fundraiser for U.S. Senate candidates Dallas News Jeffers Gromer October 4, 2016 October 7, 2016 Ted Cruz, Texas and 2016 presidential candidate Joni Ernst, Iowahttp://www.unionleader.com/On-the-trail,-its-all-Hassan-and-no-Trump-for-Ayotte On the trail, it's all Hassan and no Trump for Ayotte Okun Eli New Hampshire Union Leader September 9, 2016 September 10, 2016 September 11, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160911173007/http://www.unionleader.com/On-the-trail,-its-all-Hassan-and-no-Trump-for-Ayotte dead http://www.vnews.com/Articles/2016/03/From-Archives/AyotteSCOTUS-rw-vn-030516 Ayotte holds firm on court Wolfe Rob Valley News March 7, 2016 September 18, 2016 Deb Fischer, Nebraskahttps://mobile.twitter.com/DebFischerNE/status/794162854236749824 Excited for a full day of campaigning in #NH w good friends @joniernst & @SenCapito. We need @KellyAyotte back in the US Senate #girlpower Twitter Fischer Deb November 3, 2016 November 3, 2016 Lindsey Graham, South Carolina and 2016 presidential candidatehttps://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2016/09/12/lindsey-graham-super-pac-ad-kelly-ayotte-new-hampshire/90270536 Lindsey Graham Super PAC runs second ad for Kelly Ayotte in N.H. Senate race Troyan Mary USA Today September 12, 2016 September 12, 2016 State legislators Shawn Jasper, speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representativeshttp://www.unionleader.com/Kelly_Ayotte_announces_endorsements_re-election_2016 Kelly Ayotte announces 750 endorsements New Hampshire Union Leader Tuohy Dan November 30, 2015 October 9, 2016 October 10, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161010132339/http://www.unionleader.com/Kelly_Ayotte_announces_endorsements_re-election_2016 dead Chuck Morse, president of the New Hampshire Senate Stephen Stepanek, state representativehttps://www.google.com/amp/s/wmur.relaymedia.com/amp/politics/upset-with-ayotte-top-trump-backer-still-urges-fellow-supporters-to-vote-for-her/42032642?client=safari Updated: Upset with Ayotte, top Trump backer still urges fellow supporters to vote for her WMUR-TV October 9, 2016 October 9, 2016 Bill Zeliff, former state representative Individuals John R. Bolton, former United States Ambassador to the United Nationshttp://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2016/01/08/bolton_endorses_16_for_re-election_to_congress.html Bolton Endorses 16 for Re-Election to Congress RealClearPolitics Arkin James January 8, 2016 January 10, 2016 Andrew Hemingway, businessman, Tea Party activist and candidate for chairman of the New Hampshire Republican State Committee in 2013http://www.unionleader.com/Another-View-Andrew-Hemingway-Why-Im-voting-for-Kelly-Ayotte-09012016 Another View -- Andrew Hemingway: Why I'm Voting for Kelly Ayotte New Hampshire Union Leader Hemingway Andrew September 1, 2016 September 1, 2016 September 2026 InternetArchiveBot Ovide Lamontagne, attorney, nominee for governor in 1996 and 2012 and candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2010https://newbostonpost.com/2016/03/17/ayotte-picks-up-key-endorsement-from-former-gop-foe Ayotte picks up key endorsement from former GOP foe New Boston Post Lips Evan March 17, 2016 April 7, 2016 Donald Trump, chairman and CEO of The Trump Organization and 2016 presidential nomineehttps://wjla.com/news/nation-world/donald-trump-endorses-paul-ryan Donald Trump endorses Paul Ryan, Senators John McCain and Kelly Ayotte WJLA-TV Sinclair Broadcast Group August 5, 2016 August 5, 2016 Organizations Manchester Police Patrolman's Association National Federation of Independent Businesshttp://www.kellyfornh.com/2016/10/kelly-ayotte-receives-nfib-endorsement Kelly receives NFIB endorsement kellyfornh.com October 7, 2016 October 7, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161010025442/http://www.kellyfornh.com/2016/10/kelly-ayotte-receives-nfib-endorsement/ October 10, 2016 dead National Republican Senatorial Committeehttps://mobile.twitter.com/NRSC/status/775856238840123396 National Republican Senatorial Committee Retweet to congratulate @KellyAyotte on her primary win tonight! On to November! #NHSen Twitter September 13, 2016 September 13, 2016 New England Narcotics Enforcement Officers Association New Hampshire Troopers Associationhttp://www.nh1.com/news/nh1-news-reports-ayotte-lands-law-enforcement-endorsements NH1 News Reports: Ayotte lands law enforcement endorsements nh1.com October 19, 2016 October 22, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161023055707/http://www.nh1.com/news/nh1-news-reports-ayotte-lands-law-enforcement-endorsements/ October 23, 2016 dead Republican Party of New Hampshirehttps://mobile.twitter.com/NHGOP/status/775850304097161216 Republican Party of New Hampshire Twitter Congratulations to @KellyAyotte on winning the NH Republican Primary for US Senate September 13, 2016 September 13, 2016 United States Chamber of Commercehttps://www.washingtonexaminer.com/u.s.-chamber-of-commerce-endorses-ayotte-in-heated-n.h.-senate-race/article/2601097 U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorses Ayotte in heated N.H. Senate race Morrongiello Gabby Washington Examiner September 6, 2016 September 19, 2016 Newspapers The Caledonian-Recordhttp://www.caledonianrecord.com/opinion/editorial/editorial-vote-ayotte/article_23c17dcc-2f20-5ac9-87cd-b63e6a15c2fb.html Editorial: Vote Ayotte The Caledonian-Record October 29, 2016 October 29, 2016 The Conway Daily Sunhttp://www.conwaydailysun.com/opinion/editorials/128579-ayotte-your-most-important-vote AYOTTE, YOUR MOST IMPORTANT VOTE The Conway Daily Sun October 31, 2016 The Eagle-Tribunehttp://www.eagletribune.com/opinion/our-view-ayotte-for-senate-kuster-for-congress-in-new/article_43274fd8-64b2-5b27-9daf-df87ffce432d.html Our view: Ayotte for Senate, Kuster for Congress in New Hampshire The Eagle Tribune November 4, 2016 November 4, 2016 Nashua Telegraphhttp://www.nashuatelegraph.com/opinion/editorials/1086494-465/its-kelly-ayotte-for-us-senate.html It's Kelly Ayotte for US Senate Nashua Telegraph October 23, 2016 New Hampshire Union Leaderhttp://www.unionleader.com/article/20161023/OPINION01/161029725/1004/OPINION Ayotte for Senate: NH's independent leadership New Hampshire Union Leader October 22, 2016 October 23, 2016 October 24, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161024084944/http://www.unionleader.com/article/20161023/OPINION01/161029725/1004/OPINION dead The Portsmouth Heraldhttp://www.seacoastonline.com/news/20161023/re-elect-kelly-ayotte-to-us-senate Re-elect Kelly Ayotte to U.S. Senate Portsmouth Herald October 23, 2016 October 23, 2016 October 24, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161024023608/http://www.seacoastonline.com/news/20161023/re-elect-kelly-ayotte-to-us-senate dead Maggie Hassan Presidents Barack Obama, 44th president of the United Stateshttps://www.cnn.com/2016/10/23/politics/obama-endorsements-down-ballot/index.html Obama plans 150 down-ballot endorsements Cable News Network October 23, 2016 October 25, 2016 Vice presidents Joe Biden, 47th vice president of the United Stateshttp://www.nh1.com/news/steinhauser-vice-president-biden-jumps-into-ayotte-hassan-battle Steinhauser: Vice President Biden jumps into Ayotte-Hassan battle NH1 News Steinhauser Paul May 6, 2016 August 14, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160917040322/http://www.nh1.com/news/steinhauser-vice-president-biden-jumps-into-ayotte-hassan-battle/ September 17, 2016 dead U.S. cabinet members and cabinet-level officials Hillary Clinton, 67th United States Secretary of State, 2008 presidential candidate and 2016 presidential nomineehttps://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2016/10/24/fast-forward-early-voting-starts-today-hillary-clinton-charter-schools-fight-heats/OXCI692P81Yj9DG6o47oXL/amp.html?client=safari Fast Forward: Early voting starts today, Hillary Clinton's in N.H., charter schools fight heats up The Boston Globe Hanafin Teresa October 24, 2016 October 24, 2016 Governors John Lynch, New Hampshire (former)http://www.seacoastonline.com/news/20161024/nh-needs-maggie-hassan-in-us-senate NH needs Maggie Hassan in U.S. Senate The Portsmouth Herald Lynch John October 24, 2016 October 25, 2016 October 26, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161026075630/http://www.seacoastonline.com/news/20161024/nh-needs-maggie-hassan-in-us-senate dead U.S. senators Barbara Boxer, Californiahttp://m.dailykos.com/story/2016/10/29/1588304/-NV-NH-NC-PA-Sen-Sen-Barbara-Boxer-D-CA-helps-These-Women-Take-Back-The-U-S-Senate NV, NH, NC & PA-Sen: Sen. Barbara Boxer (D. CA) helps these women take back the U.S. Senate Daily Kos October 29, 2016 November 1, 2016 Dick Durbin, Illinoishttp://m.dailykos.com/story/2016/3/30/1508089/-NH-Sen-Sen-Dick-Durbin-D-IL-Helps-Maggie-Hassan-D-Get-Ready-To-Defeat-Kelly-Ayotte-R NH-Sen: Sen. Dick Durbin (D. IL) helps Maggie Hassan (D) get ready to defeat Kelly Ayotte (R) Daily Kos March 30, 2016 August 13, 2016 Kirsten Gillibrand, New Yorkhttps://twitter.com/SenGillibrand/status/682651479107334144 Proud to support @TammyforIL @DonnaFEdwards @KamalaHarris @Maggie_Hassan @Ann_Kirkpatrick @CatherineForNV & @KatieMcGintyPA for Senate. Twitter Kirsten Gillibrand December 31, 2015 January 13, 2016 Martin Heinrich, New Mexicohttp://m.dailykos.com/story/2016/3/9/1498655/-NH-Sen-Sen-Martin-Heinrich-D-NM-Helps-Maggie-Hassan-D-Get-Ready-To-Defeat-Kelly-Ayotte-R NH-Sen: Sen. Martin Heinrich (D. NM) helps Maggie Hassan (D) get ready to defeat Kelly Ayotte (R) Daily Kos March 9, 2016 August 13, 2016 Mazie Hirono, Hawaiihttp://m.dailykos.com/story/2015/10/14/1432519/-NH-Sen-Sen-Mazie-Hirono-D-HI-Helps-Maggie-Hassan-D-Get-Ready-To-Defeat-Kelly-Ayotte-R NH-Sen: Sen. Mazie Hirono (D. HI) helps Maggie Hassan (D) get ready to defeat Kelly Ayotte (R) Daily Kos October 14, 2015 August 13, 2016 Jeff Merkley, Oregonhttp://m.dailykos.com/story/2016/8/26/1564213/-NH-Sen-Sen-Jeff-Merkley-D-OR-Helps-Climate-Hawk-Maggie-Hassan-Get-Ready-To-Win NH-Sen: Sen. Jeff Merkley (D.OR) helps climate hawk Maggie Hassan (D) get ready to win Daily Kos August 26, 2016 October 25, 2016 Chris Murphy, Connecticuthttp://www.rollcall.com/news/politics/murphy-announces-support-first-gun-control-candidates Murphy announces support for first gun control candidates Roll Call Bowman Bridget July 19, 2016 August 14, 2016 Gary Peters, Michiganhttp://m.dailykos.com/story/2015/11/8/1447212/-NH-Sen-Sen-Gary-Peters-D-MI-Helps-Maggie-Hassan-D-Get-Ready-To-Defeat-Kelly-Ayotte-R NH-Sen: Sen. Gary Peters (D. MI) helps Maggie Hassan (D) get ready to defeat Kelly Ayotte (R) Daily Kos November 8, 2015 August 13, 2016 Bernie Sanders, Vermont and 2016 presidential candidatehttps://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/senate-races/293719-sanders-endorses-dem-candidates-in-critical-senate-races/ Sanders endorses Dem candidates in critical senate races Hagen Lisa The Hill August 29, 2016 August 29, 2016 Jeanne Shaheen, New Hampshirehttps://m.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1216767238357742&id=134535726580904&set=a.141709725863504.19662.134535726580904&refid=13 New Hampshire's senior Senator knows that we need Maggie in the U.S. Senate fighting for our families Facebook July 1, 2016 August 2, 2016 Jon Tester, Montanahttp://www.dscc.org/press-release/dscc-endorses-maggie-hassan-new-Hampshires-senate-race DSCC endorses Maggie Hassan in New Hampshire's Senate race Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee October 9, 2015 August 13, 2016 Elizabeth Warren, Massachusettshttp://m.wmur.com/politics/wmur-exclusive-elizabeth-warren-to-keynote-nh-democrats-state-convention/39691674 WMUR exclusive: Elizabeth Warren to keynote NH Democrats' state convention WMUR-TV Distaso John May 23, 2016 August 2, 2016 U.S. representatives Gabby Giffords, Arizona (former)http://m.dailykos.com/story/2016/8/6/1557525/-NH-Sen-Gabby-Giffords-Group-Keeps-Up-The-Momentum-For-Maggie-Hassan-D-To-Defeat-Kelly-Ayotte-R NH-Sen: Gabby Giffords group keeps up the momentum for Maggie Hassan (D) to defeat Kelly Ayotte (R) Daily Kos August 6, 2016 September 4, 2016 Individuals Michael Bloomberg, former mayor of New York and CEO of Bloomberg L.P.https://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/05/us/politics/gun-control-groups-divide-their-loyalties-in-senate-races.html Gun control groups divide their loyalties in senate races The New York Times Steinhauer Jennifer September 4, 2016 September 4, 2016 Debra Messing, actresshttp://m.dailykos.com/story/2016/9/1/1566065/-NH-Sen-Will-Grace-s-Debra-Messing-Goes-All-In-For-Maggie-Hassan-D NH-Sen: Will & Grace's Debra Messing goes all in for Maggie Hassan (D) Daily Kos September 1, 2016 September 4, 2016 Michelle Obama, 44th First Lady of the United Stateshttp://www.nh1.com/news/first-lady-returns-to-nh-thursday-to-campaign-for-democratic-ticket First Lady returns to NH to campaign for Democratic ticket NH1 News Steinhauser Paul October 13, 2016 October 13, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161017234737/http://www.nh1.com/news/first-lady-returns-to-nh-thursday-to-campaign-for-democratic-ticket/ October 17, 2016 dead Jodi Picoult, novelisthttp://m.dailykos.com/story/2016/5/16/1527146/-NH-Sen-Award-Winning-Novelist-Jodi-Picoult-Endorses-Maggie-Hassan-D-For-U-S-Senate NH-Sen: Award winning novelist Jodi Picoult endorses Maggie Hassan (D) for U.S. Senate Daily Kos May 16, 2016 August 13, 2016 Labor Unions AFSCMEhttp://m.wmur.com/politics/wmurcom-first-emilys-list-afscme-pac-combining-on-25-million-prohassan-ad-buy/40461304 WMUR.com first: EMILY's List, AFSCME PACs combine on $2.5 million pro-Hassan ad buy WMUR-TV DiStaso John July 11, 2016 August 13, 2016 American Federation of Government Employeeshttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/largest-federal-employee-union-endorses-maggie-hassan-for-us-senate-300311937.html Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Maggie Hassan for U.S. Senate PR Newswire August 10, 2016 August 14, 2016 American Federation of Teachers - New Hampshirehttp://maggiehassan.com/press-release/release-aft-nh-endorses-governor-maggie-hassan-u-s-senate RELEASE: AFT-NH endorses Governor Maggie Hassan for U.S. Senate maggiehassan.com August 30, 2016 September 26, 2016 October 20, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161020033256/http://maggiehassan.com/press-release/release-aft-nh-endorses-governor-maggie-hassan-u-s-senate/ dead Organizations Alliance for Retired Americanshttps://mobile.twitter.com/Maggie_Hassan/status/788399990779424768 Another exciting endorsement! The Alliance for Reitred Americans is with Maggie because she'll always protect NH seniors #nhsen #nhpolitics Twitter Hassan Maggie October 18, 2016 October 23, 2016 American Nurses Associationhttp://www.nursingworld.org/FunctionalMenuCategories/MediaResources/PressReleases/ANA-PAC-Endorses-Gov-Maggie-Hassan.html American Nurses Association (ANA-PAC) Endorses Gov. Maggie Hassan in New Hampshire Senate race Nursing World August 24, 2016 October 18, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161022113005/http://www.nursingworld.org/FunctionalMenuCategories/MediaResources/PressReleases/ANA-PAC-Endorses-Gov-Maggie-Hassan.html October 22, 2016 dead Americans for Responsible Solutionshttp://americansforresponsiblesolutions.org/2016/05/25/nhsen ARS PAC endorses Maggie Hassan for U.S. Senate, launches new ad to hold Senator Kelly Ayotte accountable for votes to protect gun background check loopholes Americans for Responsible Solutions May 25, 2016 September 4, 2016 August 19, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160819123453/http://americansforresponsiblesolutions.org/2016/05/25/nhsen/ dead Daily Koshttps://elections.dailykos.com/app/elections/2016/endorsements/Hassan Maggie Hassan for U.S. Senate - New Hampshire Daily Kos September 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160907185721/http://elections.dailykos.com/app/elections/2016/endorsements/Hassan September 7, 2016 dead Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee EMILY's Listhttp://www.emilyslist.org/news/entry/emilys-list-endorses-maggie-hassan-for-senate-in-new-hampshire EMILY's List endorses Maggie Hassan for Senate in New Hampshire EMILY's List October 8, 2015 August 13, 2016 August 15, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160815005935/http://www.emilyslist.org/news/entry/emilys-list-endorses-maggie-hassan-for-senate-in-new-hampshire dead Friends of the Earth Actionhttps://foeaction.org/news-release/foe-action-endorses-gov-maggie-hassan-for-u-s-senate FoE Action endorses Gov. Maggie Hassan for U.S. Senate Friends of the Earth Action Colwell Kate September 22, 2016 September 25, 2016 Human Rights Campaignhttp://www.hrc.org/blog/hrc-endorses-gov.-maggie-hassan-of-new-hampshire-for-u.-s.-senate https://web.archive.org/web/20160808162444/http://www.hrc.org/blog/hrc-endorses-gov.-maggie-hassan-of-new-hampshire-for-u.-s.-senate dead August 8, 2016 HRC endorses Gov. Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire for U.S. Senate Human Rights Campaign Lorenz Brandon August 3, 2016 August 5, 2016 National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicarehttp://maggiehassan.com/press-release/release-governor-maggie-hassan-endorsed-national-committee-preserve-social-security-medicare RELEASE: Governor Maggie Hassan endorsed by National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare maggiehassan.com September 22, 2016 October 7, 2016 September 27, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160927213050/http://maggiehassan.com/press-release/release-governor-maggie-hassan-endorsed-national-committee-preserve-social-security-medicare/ dead National Organization for Womenhttp://nowpac.org/new-hampshire-2016 New Hampshire April 5, 2016 September 3, 2016 September 16, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160916074735/http://nowpac.org/new-hampshire-2016/ dead Planned Parenthoodhttp://maggiehassan.com/press-release/icymi-nh1-news-planned-parenthood-endorses-hassan ICYMI: NH1 News: Planned Parenthood Endorses Hassan maggiehassan.com May 12, 2016 August 13, 2016 October 20, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161020031014/http://maggiehassan.com/press-release/icymi-nh1-news-planned-parenthood-endorses-hassan/ dead Portsmouth Naval Shipyardhttps://www.google.com/amp/nhlabornews.com/2016/11/portsmouth-naval-shipyards-metal-trades-council-endorses-maggie-hassan-for-u-s-senate/amp/?client=safari Portsmouth Naval Shipyard's Metal Trades Council endorses Maggie Hassan for U.S. Senate NH Labor News November 4, 2016 November 5, 2016 Professional Firefighters of New Hampshirehttp://m.seacoastonline.com/article/20160713/NEWS/160719607 Professional Firefighters of NH endorse Hassan for Senate Seacoastonline.com July 13, 2016 August 13, 2016 Sierra Clubhttp://content.sierraclub.org/press-releases/2016/08/sierra-club-endorses-governor-maggie-hassan-us-senate Sierra Club endorses Governor Maggie Hassan for U.S. Senate Sierra Club Berman Jonathon August 3, 2016 August 5, 2016 Newspapers The Boston Globehttps://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/editorials/2016/10/23/maggie-hassan-for-senate/iVaNBNX6iakfOIlflXzJqI/story.html In N.H., Maggie Hassan for US Senate The Boston Globe October 24, 2016 October 24, 2016 The Concord Monitorhttp://maggiehassan.com/press-release/icymi-concord-monitor-endorses-maggie-hassan-clearly-best-choice ICYMI: Concord Monitor Endorses Maggie Hassan: "She is clearly the best choice maggiehassan.com October 23, 2016 October 23, 2016 October 29, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161029042120/http://maggiehassan.com/press-release/icymi-concord-monitor-endorses-maggie-hassan-clearly-best-choice/ dead The New York Timeshttps://www.google.com/amp/mobile.nytimes.com/2016/10/28/opinion/maggie-hassan-is-the-right-choice-for-new-hampshire.amp.html%3F0p19G%3De?client=safari Maggie Hassan is the right choice for New Hampshire The New York Times October 28, 2016 October 29, 2016 Predictions Source Ranking As of The Cook Political Report2016 Senate Race Ratings for November 2, 2016 https://cookpolitical.com/ratings/senate-race-ratings/139360 The Cook Political Report March 26, 2021 Tossup November 2, 2016 Inside Elections2016 Senate Ratings https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/senate/2016-senate-ratings-november-3-2016 November 3, 2016 Senate Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report Tossup November 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal Ball2016 Senate http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2016-senate September 19, 2016 Sabato's Crystal Ball Lean D Flip November 7, 2016 Daily KosDaily Kos Election 2016 forecast: The final version https://m.dailykos.com/stories/2016/11/8/1593119/-Daily-Kos-Election-2016-forecast-The-final-version Daily Kos March 27, 2021 Lean D Flip November 8, 2016 Real Clear PoliticsBattle for the Senate 2016 http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2016/senate/2016_elections_senate_map.html Real Clear Politics October 28, 2016 Tossup November 7, 2016 Polling Opinion polling for the 2016 United States Senate election in New Hampshire.chart Opinion polling for the 2016 United States Senate election in New Hampshire.tab 700px Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror KellyAyotte (R) MaggieHassan (D) Other UndecidedSurveyMonkeySurveyMonkey November 1–7, 2016 696 ± 4.6% 42% 51% 6% 1%WMUR/UNH WMUR/UNH November 3–6, 2016 707 ± 3.7% 45% 49% 1% 4%SurveyMonkeySurveyMonkey October 31 – November 6, 2016 672 ± 4.6% 41% 50% 7% 2%Emerson CollegeEmerson College November 4–5, 2016 1,000 ± 3.0% 49% 46% 5% 1%WMUR/UNHWMUR/UNH November 2–5, 2016 645 ± 3.7% 45% 47% 2% 6%WMUR/UNH November 1–4, 2016 588 ± 3.7% 44% 48% 2% 6%WMUR/UNH October 31 – November 3, 2016 515 ± 3.7% 42% 48% 3% 7%SurveyMonkeySurveyMonkey October 28 – November 3, 2016 672 ± 4.6% 38% 50% 9% 3%Breitbart/Gravis MarketingBreitbart/Gravis Marketing November 1–2, 2016 1,001 ± 2.0% 46% 44% — 10%Suffolk UniversitySuffolk University October 31 – November 2, 2016 500 ± 4.4% 44% 42% 5% 8%American Research GroupAmerican Research Group https://web.archive.org/web/20161104074839/http://elections.huffingtonpost.com/pollster/polls/arg-26663 November 4, 2016 October 31 – November 2, 2016 600 ± 4.0% 49% 46% 2% 3%WMUR/UNH October 30 – November 2, 2016 466 ± 3.7% 41% 48% 3% 8%UMass Lowell/7NewsUMass Lowell/7News October 28 – November 2, 2016 695 LV ± 4.3% 46% 47% 5% 3% 901 RV ± 3.8% 43% 46% 5% 6%SurveyMonkeySurveyMonkey October 27 – November 2, 2016 658 ± 4.6% 37% 50% 10% 3%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling October 31 – November 1, 2016 781 ± 3.5% 45% 48% — 7%WMUR/UNH October 29 – November 1, 2016 468 ± 3.7% 43% 47% 2% 8%WBUR/MassINCWBUR/MassINC October 29 – November 1, 2016 500 ± 4.4% 51% 45% 1% 3% 48% 43% — 6%SurveyMonkeySurveyMonkey October 26 – November 1, 2016 635 ± 4.6% 38% 50% 9% 3%WMUR/UNH October 28–31, 2016 513 ± 3.7% 44% 46% 2% 8%SurveyMonkeySurveyMonkey October 25–31, 2016 659 ± 4.6% 38% 50% 8% 4%WMUR/UNH October 27–30, 2016 463 ± 3.7% 45% 45% 2% 8%WMUR/UNHWMUR/UNH https://web.archive.org/web/20161101101850/https://cola.unh.edu/sites/cola.unh.edu/files/research_publications/gsp2016_fall_nhelec103116.pdf November 1, 2016 October 26–30, 2016 641 ± 3.9% 44% 46% 3% 8%WMUR/UNH October 26–29, 2016 516 ± 3.7% 44% 45% 3% 8%InsideSources/NH JournalInsideSources/NH Journal October 26–28, 2016 408 ± 4.2% 49% 47% — 4%Emerson CollegeEmerson College October 23–25, 2016 600 ± 3.9% 50% 44% 6% 1%Monmouth UniversityMonmouth University October 22–25, 2016 401 ± 4.9% 46% 46% 6% 2%NBC/WSJ/MaristNBC/WSJ/Marist October 20–24, 2016 768 LV ± 3.5% 48% 47% 2% 2% 1,020 RV ± 3.1% 48% 47% 2% 3%UMass Amherst/WBZUMass Amherst/WBZ https://web.archive.org/web/20161025191611/https://cbsboston.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/toplines_state_races.pdf October 25, 2016 October 17–21, 2016 772 ± 4.5% 48% 44% 4% 4% 46% 43% 4% 8%Emerson CollegeEmerson College October 17–19, 2016 900 ± 3.2% 45% 45% 10% 1%WMUR/UNHWMUR/UNH October 11–17, 2016 770 ± 3.5% 39% 48% 4% 9%Washington Post/SurveyMonkeyWashington Post/SurveyMonkey https://web.archive.org/web/20161019223402/http://apps.washingtonpost.com/g/page/politics/surveymonkey-15-state-poll/2103/ October 19, 2016 October 8–16, 2016 569 ± 0.5% 42% 47% 10% 1%WBUR/MassINCWBUR/MassINC October 10–12, 2016 501 ± 4.4% 47% 47% 2% 5% 46% 45% 2% 6%7News/UMass Lowell7News/UMass Lowell October 7–11, 2016 517 ± 4.9% 45% 44% 4% 5%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling October 7–9, 2016 600 ± 4.0% 43% 44% — 13%Suffolk UniversitySuffolk University https://web.archive.org/web/20161009135519/http://www.suffolk.edu/documents/SUPRC/10_6_2016_marginals.pdf October 9, 2016 October 3–5, 2016 500 ± 4.4% 47% 41% 4% 6%WBUR/MassINCWBUR/MassINC September 27–29, 2016 502 ± 4.4% 45% 48% 3% 4% 46% 48% 3% 3%GBA StrategiesGBA Strategies September 25–27, 2016 600 ± 4.0% 44% 47% 7% 2% 47% 49% — 4%American Research GroupAmerican Research Group September 20–25, 2016 522 ± 4.2% 47% 47% — 6%Monmouth UniversityMonmouth University September 17–20, 2016 400 ± 4.9% 47% 45% 2% 5%NBC/WSJ/MaristNBC/WSJ/Marist September 6–8, 2016 737 ± 3.6% 52% 44% — 4%Emerson CollegeEmerson College September 3–5, 2016 600 ± 3.9% 48% 46% — 6%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling August 30–31, 2016 585 ± 4.1% 44% 47% — 9%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling August 26–28, 2016 977 ± 3.0% 45% 47% — 8%WMUR/UNHWMUR/UNH August 20–28, 2016 433 ± 4.7% 42% 44% 3% 12%CBS News/YouGovCBS News/YouGov August 10–12, 2016 990 ± 4.3% 41% 42% — 17%Vox Populi Polling (R)Vox Populi Polling (R) August 7–8, 2016 820 ± 3.4% 43% 46% — 11%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling August 5–7, 2016 802 ± 3.5% 42% 47% — 11%WBUR/MassINCWBUR/MassINC July 29 – August 1, 2016 609 ± 4.0% 40% 50% 2% 7% 37% 48% 2% 11%GBA Strategies July 25–27, 2016 600 ± 4.0% 47% 47% 2% 4%InsideSources/NH JournalInsideSources/NH Journal July 19–21, 2016 1,166 ± 5.1% 49% 41% — 10%WMUR/UNHWMUR/UNH July 9–18, 2016 469 ± 4.5% 42% 45% 3% 11%American Research GroupAmerican Research Group June 24–28, 2016 533 ± 4.2% 51% 42% — 7%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling June 22–23, 2016 578 ± 4.1% 42% 44% — 15%Global Strategy GroupGlobal Strategy Group https://web.archive.org/web/20160626091533/http://americansforresponsiblesolutions.org/files/2016/06/ARS-PAC-NH-Research-Memo-1.pdf June 26, 2016 June 15–16, 2016 400 ± 4.9% 45% 49% — 6%Greenberg Quinlan Rosner - Democracy CorpsGreenberg Quinlan Rosner - Democracy Corps https://web.archive.org/web/20160705062519/http://www.democracycorps.com/attachments/article/1033/Dcorps_WV_BG_06.30.16_for%20release.pdf July 5, 2016 June 11–20, 2016 300 ± 5.7% 46% 47% — 7%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling June 8–9, 2016 649 ± 3.9% 44% 47% — 8%Boston Herald/Franklin Pierce UniversityBoston Herald/Franklin Pierce University May 25–28, 2016 405 ± 4.9% 48% 47% — 5%Global Strategy Group May 25–26, 2016 400 ± 4.9% 43% 45% — 12%WBUR/MassINCWBUR/MassINC https://web.archive.org/web/20160810051050/http://s3.amazonaws.com/media.wbur.org/wordpress/1/files/2016/05/Topline-2016-05-WBUR-NH-General-1.pdf August 10, 2016 May 12–15, 2016 501 ± 4.4% 46% 48% 2% 4%Dartmouth CollegeDartmouth College https://web.archive.org/web/20160610063117/http://rockefeller.dartmouth.edu/sites/rockefeller.drupalmulti-prod.dartmouth.edu/files/nh_state_of_the_state_2016_report.pdf June 10, 2016 April 11–16, 2016 362 ± 5.2% 37% 35% — 28%WMUR/UNHWMUR/UNH April 7–17, 2016 553 ± 4.2% 43% 42% — 15%WMUR/UNHWMUR/UNH February 20–28, 2016 628 ± 3.7% 45% 41% 4% 10%Marist PollMarist Poll January 28, 2016 2,258 ± 2.1% 45% 40% — 15%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling January 4–6, 2016 1,036 ± 3.0% 44% 42% — 14%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling November 30 – December 2, 2015 990 ± 3.1% 42% 42% — 16%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling October 16–18, 2015 880 ± 3.3% 43% 44% — 13%Gravis MarketingGravis Marketing October 5–6, 2015 1,035 ± 3.1% 52% 42% — 6%WMUR/UNHWMUR/UNH September 21 – October 2, 2015 519 ± 4.3% 45% 43% 1% 11%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling August 21–24, 2015 841 ± 3.4% 44% 43% — 13%NBC News/Marist PollNBC News/Marist Poll https://web.archive.org/web/20150727200018/http://www.view-pdf.com/ViewPDFFile.aspx?file=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.htmlpublish.com%2FnewTestDocStorage%2FDocStorage%2F9869c9e644fe4354bc0d82dde2a3b0eb%2FNBC%20News_Marist%20Poll_New%20Hampshire%20Annotated%20Questionnaire_July%202015.pdf July 27, 2015 July, 2015 910 ± 3.2% 50% 42% — 8%WMUR/UNHWMUR/UNH July 7–20, 2015 472 ± 4.5% 47% 41% 1% 12%The Tarrance GroupThe Tarrance Group July 5–6, 2015 600 ± 4.0% 51% 44% — 5%Fabrizio, Lee and AssociatesFabrizio, Lee and Associates June 25–28, 2015 500 ± 3.0% 52% 41% — 7%WMUR/UNHWMUR/UNH May 6–22, 2015 524 ± 4.3% 45% 43% 2% 9%Gravis MarketingGravis Marketing April 21–22, 2015 1,117 ± 3.0% 51% 43% — 6%Public Policy Polling April 9–13, 2015 747 ± 3.6% 45% 46% — 9%Gravis MarketingGravis Marketing March 18–19, 2015 1,110 ± 5.0% 47% 45% — 8%Public Opinion StrategiesPublic Opinion Strategies February 17–18, 2015 424 ± 4.7% 46% 45% — 9%NBC News/MaristNBC News/Marist February 3–10, 2015 887 ± 3.3% 44% 48% — 7%New England CollegeNew England College December 1, 2014 541 ± 4.2% 48% 43% 4% 5%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling January 9–12, 2014 1,354 ± 2.7% 46% 40% — 14%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling September 13–16, 2013 1,038 ± 3.0% 45% 44% — 11%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling April 19–21, 2013 933 ± 3.2% 44% 46% — 10% background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); with Kelly Ayotte Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror KellyAyotte (R) Ann McLaneKuster (D) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling April 9–13, 2015 747 ± 3.6% 49% 38% 13% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror KellyAyotte (R) ChrisPappas (D) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling August 21–24, 2015 841 ± 3.4% 45% 31% 24% with Jim Rubens Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JimRubens (R) MaggieHassan (D) Other UndecidedWMUR/UNH August 20–28, 2016 433 ± 4.7% 27% 51% 8% 14%WMUR/UNH July 9–18, 2016 469 ± 4.2% 30% 48% 6% 16%WMUR/UNH April 7–17, 2016 553 ± 4.2% 30% 46% — 24% with Ovide Lamontagne Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror OvideLamontagne (R) MaggieHassan (D) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling April 9–13, 2015 747 ± 3.6% 35% 54% 11% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror OvideLamontagne (R) Ann McLaneKuster (D) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling April 9–13, 2015 747 ± 3.6% 39% 43% 18% Fundraising Candidate (party) Receipts Disbursements Cash on hand Debt Maggie Hassan (D) $18,698,223.00 $18,564,772.00 $133,450.00 $0 Kelly Ayotte (R) $16,409,753.89 $16,197,583.64 $134,182.99 $0 Source: Federal Election Commission New Hampshire 2016 Senate race fundraising https://www.fec.gov/data/elections/senate/NH/2016 Results right 300px Swing by town 300px Trend by town 300px Swing by county 300px Trend by county Legend #d40000 Republican — >15% #ff0000 Republican — +12.5−15% #ff2a2a Republican — +10−12.5% #ff5555 Republican — +7.5−10% #ff8080 Republican — +5−7.5% #ffaaaa Republican — +2.5−5% #ffd5d5 Republican — +0−2.5% #d5f6ff Democratic — +0−2.5% #aaeeff Democratic — +2.5−5% #77e3ff Democratic — +5−7.5% #4bdbff Democratic — +7.5-10% #09ceff Democratic — +10−12.5% #00bdec Democratic — +12.5−15% #00a1c8 Democratic — >15% 300px County flips Legend Democratic #0671b0 Flip Republican #f48882 Hold United States Senate election in New Hampshire, 2016https://www.sos.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt561/files/inline-documents/sonh/2016-ge-us-senator.pdf United States Senate - 2016 General Election New Hampshire Secretary of State Elections Division November 8, 2016 December 20, 2016 Democratic Party (United States) Maggie Hassan 354,649 47.98% +11.13% Republican Party (United States) Kelly Ayotte (incumbent) 353,632 47.84% -12.25% Independent (United States) Aaron Day 17,742 2.40% N/A Libertarian Party (United States) Brian Chabot 12,597 1.70% +0.66% 520 0.07% N/A 739,140 100.00% N/A Democratic Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) Aftermath This was Ayotte's only defeat of her electoral career. Making a political comeback in 2024, she won that year's New Hampshire gubernatorial election.Rogers Josh 2024-11-06 Ayotte wins race for governor with promise to keep NH on the 'Sununu path' https://www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2024-11-05/ayotte-wins-race-for-governor-with-promise-to-keep-nh-on-sununu-path 2026-04-25 New Hampshire Public Radio en By county 2016 Senate election results in New Hampshire (by county) County Maggie HassanDemocratic Kelly AyotteRepublican Other votes # % # % # %Belknap 14,74342.32%18,71053.71%1,3833.97%Carroll 13,43145.76%14,83850.56%1,0793.67%Cheshire 22,80955.0%16,74140.37%1,9224.64%Coös 7,34047.38%7,53948.66%6143.97%Grafton 28,12755.35%20,67940.69%2,0153.96%Hillsborough 98,72746.34%105,15649.36%9,1704.31%Merrimack 41,41249.9%38,45046.44%3,0303.65%Rockingham 81,34345.13%91,36150.69%7,5464.19%Strafford 36,02352.63%29,41942.98%3,0004.38%Sullivan 10,69447.65%10,64947.45%1,1004.9% Counties that flipped from Republican to Democratic Cheshire (largest city: Keene) Grafton (largest city: Lebanon) Merrimack (largest city: Concord) Strafford (largest city: Dover) Sullivan (largest city: Claremont) x245px|State senate district results|thumb By congressional district Hassan won one of the two congressional districts, and Ayotte won the other that also elected a Democrat.Dra 2020 https://davesredistricting.org/maps#viewmap::dc25e6e9-1e87-439f-8f67-9f20aa842487 District Ayotte Hassan RepresentativeNew Hampshire 1 1st 49% 47%Carol Shea-PorterNew Hampshire 2 2nd 47% 49%Annie Kuster Allegations of voting irregularities In February 2017, President Donald Trump (who had endorsed Ayotte) told a gathering of senators at the White House that fraudulent out-of-state voting had cost him and Ayotte the election in New Hampshire.https://www.politico.com/story/2017/02/trump-voter-fraud-senators-meeting-234909 Trump brings up vote fraud again, this time in meeting with senators February 10, 2017 Eli Stokols Politico On September 7, state House speaker Shawn Jasper (who also had endorsed Ayotte) alleged that voter fraud had swung the election. He made the allegations based on a report by the New Hampshire House of Representatives saying that of the 6,540 voters who had registered to vote on election day, only 1,014 had obtained a New Hampshire driver's license by August 30 of the following year. The Washington Post was able to quickly contact three such voters who said that they were college students and had kept the driver's license from their home state.https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2017/09/08/election-integrity-commission-members-accuse-new-hampshire-voters-of-fraud Election Integrity Commission members accuse New Hampshire voters of fraud The Washington Post David Weigel September 8, 2017 David Weigel Several investigations by New Hampshire's Ballot Law Commission found no evidence of widespread fraud, and only four total instances of fraud in the state for the 2016 elections.https://www.nhpr.org/post/after-exhaustive-investigations-nh-officials-find-no-widespread-fraud-recent-elections#stream/0 After Exhaustive Investigations, NH Officials Find No Widespread Fraud in Recent Elections New Hampshire Public Radio December 3, 2018 May 29, 2018 Specifically addressing the claim of people being bussed in from out of state to vote, Associate Attorney General Anne Edwards noted that they found no evidence for such claims. When they investigated these claims, they found that the buses were chartered out of state, but the voters on the buses lived in New Hampshire and could legally vote there. See also United States Senate elections, 2016 References External links Official campaign websites Kelly Ayotte (R) for Senate Maggie Hassan (D) for Senate Brian Chabot (L) for Senate New Hampshire 2016 United States Senate