2016 United States House of Representatives elections in New Hampshire

none February 2026 September 2023 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in New Hampshire New Hampshire legislative no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in New Hampshire 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in New Hampshire 2018 All 2 New Hampshire seats to the United States House of Representatives November 8, 2016 Democratic Party (United States) 1 2 1 336,575 46.96% 4.50% Republican Party (United States) 1 0 1 316,149 44.11% 4.27% x245px District results x245px County results Democratic #B9D7FF 40–50% #86b6f2 50–60% Republican #f2b3be 40–50% 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. 2 Overview Results of the 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in New Hampshire by district: DistrictDemocraticRepublicanOthersTotalResult Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes %District 1 162,080 44.29% 157,176 42.95% 46,728 12.77% 365,984 100.0% Democratic gainDistrict 2 174,495 49.74% 158,973 45.32% 17,324 4.94% 350,792 100.0% Democratic holdTotal 336,575 46.96% 316,149 44.11% 64,052 8.94% 716,776 100.0% District 1 2016 New Hampshire's 1st congressional district election New Hampshire presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in New Hampshire#District 1 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in New Hampshire#District 1 2018 x150px File:Carol Shea-Porter, official portrait, 113th Congress (cropped).jpg Carol Shea-Porter Democratic Party (United States) 162,080 44.3% File:Frank Guinta, official portrait 114th Congress (cropped).jpg Frank Guinta Republican Party (United States) 157,176 43.0% 3x4.svg Shawn O' Connor Independent (United States) 34,735 9.5% U.S. Representative Frank Guinta Republican Party (United States) Carol Shea-Porter Democratic Party (United States) New Hampshire's 1st congressional district The 1st district covers the southeastern part of the state and consists of three general areas: Greater Manchester, the Seacoast and the Lakes Region. Incumbent Republican Frank Guinta, who had represented the district since 2015 and previously from 2011 to 2013, ran for re-election. He was elected with 52% of the vote in 2014, defeating Democratic incumbent Carol Shea-Porter. The district had a PVI of R+1. Republican primary In May 2015, Guinta settled a case with the Federal Election Commission involving $355,000 that had been donated to him by his parents during his first House campaign in 2010. The settlement required him to return the donation and pay a $15,000 fine to the FEC.Kelly Ayotte to Frank Guinta: Resignation is 'the right step' https://www.politico.com/story/2015/05/frank-guinta-improper-campaign-contributions-kelly-ayotte-react-118056.html Politico.com 18 May 2015 Politico 19 May 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150520205113/http://www.politico.com/story/2015/05/frank-guinta-improper-campaign-contributions-kelly-ayotte-react-118056.html May 20, 2015 live New Hampshire politicians including Republican U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte called on Guinta to resign his House seat, but he refused.New Hampshire Rep. Frank Guinta says he won't resign, despite calls from fellow Republicans https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2015/05/18/new-hampshire-rep-frank-guinta-says-he-wont-resign-despite-calls-from-fellow-republicans/ boston.com The Boston Globe 19 May 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150520221008/http://www.boston.com/news/local/new-hampshire/2015/05/18/new-hampshire-rep-frank-guinta-say-won-resign-despite-calls-from-fellow-republicans/vBemqDgblHSqVCi21NwCoK/story.html May 20, 2015 live Candidates Nominee Frank Guinta, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Richard Ashooh, businessman Michael Callis Jamieson Gradert Robert Risley Withdrawn Dan Innis, dean of the Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics at the University of New Hampshire and 2014 candidateDiStaso John Innis suspends congressional campaign, says family, business interests come first http://www.wmur.com/politics/innis-suspends-congressional-campaign-says-family-business-interests-come-first/38695996 25 March 2016 WMUR March 25, 2016 Pamela Tucker, state representativehttp://www.nhinsider.com/press-releases/2016/2/18/pam-tucker-announces-run-for-nh-01.html NH INSIDER- Your Source for NH Politics - Press Releases - Pam Tucker Announces Run for NH-01 2016-02-25 https://web.archive.org/web/20160309124741/http://www.nhinsider.com/press-releases/2016/2/18/pam-tucker-announces-run-for-nh-01.html 2016-03-09 dead Dan Tuohy Rep. Pam Tucker suspends 1st CD campaign https://www.unionleader.com/rep-pam-tucker-suspends-1st-cd-campaign/ unionleader.com New Hampshire Union Leader 13 July 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20160504115353/https://www.unionleader.com/rep-pam-tucker-suspends-1st-cd-campaign/ 4 May 2016 2 May 2016 Endorsements Richard Ashooh U.S. senators John E. Sununu, former U.S. senatorBRADLEY ENDORSES GATSAS; JOHN E. SUNUNU SUPPORTS ASHOOH http://www.conwaydailysun.com/newsx/local-news/127744-bradley-endorses-gatsas-john-e-sununu-supports-ashooh The Conway Daily Sun September 6, 2016 Newspapers New Hampshire Union LeaderAshooh for Congress: Raising the bar in District 1 http://www.unionleader.com/Editorials/Ashooh-for-Congress-Raising-the-bar-in-District-1-08302016 New Hampshire Union Leader August 31, 2016 September 2, 2016 September 1, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160902052930/http://www.unionleader.com/Editorials/Ashooh-for-Congress-Raising-the-bar-in-District-1-08302016 dead Debate + 2016 New Hampshire 1st congressional district Republican primary debate No. Number Date Host Moderator Link Republican RepublicanKey:black #90ff90  P  Participant  black #FFFFDD  A  Absent  black #ff9090  N  Not invited  black #CCFFCC  I  Invited #f0e68c W Withdrawn Richard Ashooh Frank Guinta1 Sep. 13, 2016 New Hampshire Institute of PoliticsNew Hampshire Union LeaderWMUR-TV Josh McElveenYouTube P P Results Republican primary results Frank Guinta (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 26,400 46.5 Richard Ashooh Republican Party (United States) 25,678 45.2 Michael Callis Republican Party (United States) 2,243 4.0 Robert Risley Republican Party (United States) 1,347 2.4 Jamieson Gradert Republican Party (United States) 1,031 1.8 111 0.1 56,810 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Carol Shea-Porter, former U.S. representative from this seat (2007-2011 and 2013-2015)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 20 September 2015 Manchester Hearst Properties Inc. 20 September 2015 Withdrawn Shawn O'Connor, businessman (running as an Independent)http://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 Declined Martha Fuller Clark, state senator and nominee for the seat in 2000 and 2002http://atr.rollcall.com/races-to-watch-2016-new-hampshire-1st-district-frank-guinta 10 Races to Watch in 2016: New Hampshire's 1st District December 30, 2014 December 30, 2014 Roll Call Alexis Levinson December 31, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141231075626/http://atr.rollcall.com/races-to-watch-2016-new-hampshire-1st-district-frank-guinta/ dead Garth Corriveau, Manchester aldermanhttp://nhjournal.com/analysis-nh-democrats-already-have-deep-bench-for-top-races-in-2016/ Analysis: NH Democrats already have deep bench for top races in 2016 November 14, 2014 November 14, 2014 New Hampshire Journal John DiStaso Tom Ferrini, former mayor of Portsmouth Travis Harker, physician and former president of the New Hampshire Medical Society Andrew Hosmer, state senator Terie Norelli, state representative and former speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representatives Chris Pappas, executive councilorJohn DiStaso Executive Councilor Chris Pappas won't run for US House, backs Carol Shea-Porter https://www.wmur.com/politics/executive-councilor-chris-pappas-wont-run-for-us-house-backs-carol-sheaporter/35424704 wmur.com WMUR Manchester 13 July 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20150923162957/https://www.wmur.com/politics/executive-councilor-chris-pappas-wont-run-for-us-house-backs-carol-sheaporter/35424704 23 September 2015 22 September 2014 Stefany Shaheen, Portsmouth city councilor and daughter of U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen Donna Soucy, state senator Results Democratic primary resultshttp://sos.nh.gov/2016PrimResults.aspx 2016 Primary Election Official Results September 13, 2016 November 30, 2016 New Hampshire Secretary of State https://web.archive.org/web/20160919125346/http://sos.nh.gov/2016PrimResults.aspx September 19, 2016 dead Carol Shea-Porter Democratic Party (United States) 32,409 98.8 386 1.2 32,795 100.0 General election Endorsements Frank Guinta (R) Organizations National Republican Congressional Committee "Patriot" ProgramCandidates http://www.electgoppatriots.org/ electgoppatriots.org/ National Republican Congressional Committee 5 June 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20161001000506/http://www.electgoppatriots.org/ 1 October 2016 National Rifle Association of AmericaJohn DiStaso New Hampshire Primary Source: Hassan hits Ayotte (again) on for-profit university issue https://www.wmur.com/politics/new-hampshire-primary-source-hassan-hits-ayotte-again-on-forprofit-university-issue/40919468 wmur.com WMUR Manchester 13 July 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20160729150145/https://www.wmur.com/politics/new-hampshire-primary-source-hassan-hits-ayotte-again-on-forprofit-university-issue/40919468 29 July 2016 28 July 2016 Carol Shea-Porter (D) State legislators Chris Pappas, executive councilor Organizations Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" ProgramDCCC 2016 Red to Blue Races https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/2016dcccredtoblue?amount=25&refcode=red2blue16 actblue.com DCCC 5 June 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20201008000646/https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/2016dcccredtoblue?amount=25&refcode=red2blue16 8 October 2020 EMILY's ListEMILY's List Endorses Carol Shea-Porter for Congress in New Hampshire's First Congressional District http://emilyslist.org/news/entry/emilys-list-endorses-carol-shea-porter-for-congress-in-new-hampshires-first emilyslist.org EMILY’s List 13 July 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20160203181909/http://emilyslist.org/news/entry/emilys-list-endorses-carol-shea-porter-for-congress-in-new-hampshires-first 3 February 2016 27 January 2014U.S. HOUSE CANDIDATES http://www.emilyslist.org/candidates/gallery/house emilyslist.org/ 3 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20161012054633/http://www.emilyslist.org/candidates/gallery/house 12 October 2016 Debates + 2016 New Hampshire 1st congressional district debates No. Number Date Host Moderator Link Republican Democratic IndependentKey:black #90ff90  P  Participant  black #FFFFDD  A  Absent  black #ff9090  N  Not invited  black #CCFFCC  I  Invited #f0e68c W Withdrawn Frank Guinta Carol Shea-Porter Shawn O'Conner1 Oct. 24, 2016 NH1-TV Paul SteinhauserKeke VencillC-SPAN P P P2 Nov. 3, 2016 New Hampshire Institute of PoliticsNew Hampshire Union LeaderWMUR-TV Josh McElveenYouTube P P P Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror FrankGuinta (R) CarolShea-Porter (D) RobertLombardo (L) ShawnO' Connor (I) Other UndecidedUMass Amherst/YouGovUMass Amherst/YouGov October 17–21, 2016 380 ± ?% 37% 41% 9% − 3% 10%Normington Petts (D-House Majority PAC)Normington Petts (D-House Majority PAC) September 18–21, 2016 400 ± 4.9% 34% 44% 4% 4% 4% 10%North Star Opinion Research (R-NRCC)North Star Opinion Research (R-NRCC) September 14–18, 2016 427 ± ?% 41% 38% 4% 8% − 9%University of New HampshireUniversity of New Hampshire August 20–28, 2016 211 ± 6.7% 29% 48% − − 5% 19%University of New HampshireUniversity of New Hampshire July 9–18, 2016 215 ± 6.7% 37% 43% − − 7% 10% 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 RichAshooh (R) CarolShea-Porter (D) Other UndecidedWMUR/UNHWMUR/UNH August 20–28, 2016 211 ± 6.7% 27% 50% 4% 19%WMUR/UNHWMUR/UNH July 9–18, 2016 215 ± 6.7% 29% 46% 6% 18% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report2016 House Race Ratings for November 7, 2016 http://cookpolitical.com/house/charts/race-ratings House: Race Ratings Cook Political Report November 12, 2016Lean D FlipNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsDaily Kos Elections House race ratings: Initial ratings for 2016 http://www.dailykos.com/election-outlook/2016-race-ratings#house Daily Kos Elections November 7, 2016Lean D FlipNovember 7, 2016 Rothenberg2016 House Ratings (November 3, 2016) http://rothenbergpoliticalreport.com/ratings/house House Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report November 3, 2016Tilt D FlipNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal Ball2016 House http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2016-house Sabato's Crystal Ball November 7, 2016 November 7, 2016Lean D FlipNovember 7, 2016RCPBattle for the House 2016 http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2016/house/2016_elections_house_map.html Real Clear Politics October 31, 2016Lean D FlipOctober 31, 2016 Results Shea-Porter narrowly flipped the seat Democratic. This, along with the narrow victory by Democrat Maggie Hassan in the concurrent Senate election, made it the first time since 1854 that New Hampshire's congressional delegation was fully represented by Democrats. New Hampshire's 1st congressional district, 2016 http://sos.nh.gov/2016GenResults.aspx 2016 General Election Information and Results New Hampshire Secretary of State Elections Division November 8, 2016 November 30, 2016 Carol Shea-Porter Democratic Party (United States) 162,080 44.3 Frank Guinta (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 157,176 42.9 Shawn O' Connor Independent (United States) 34,735 9.5 Brendan Kelly Independent (United States) 6,074 1.7 Robert Lombardo Libertarian Party (United States) 5,507 1.5 412 0.1 365,984 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) District 2 2016 New Hampshire's 2nd congressional district election New Hampshire presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in New Hampshire#District 2 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in New Hampshire#District 2 2018 x150px File:Ann McLane Kuster official photo (cropped 2).jpg Ann McLane Kuster Democratic Party (United States) 174,495 49.7% 3x4.svg Jim Lawrence Republican Party (United States) 158,973 45.3% U.S. Representative Ann McLane Kuster Democratic Party (United States) Ann McLane Kuster Democratic Party (United States) New Hampshire's 2nd congressional district The 2nd district covers the western and northern parts of the state and includes the cities of Nashua and Concord. Incumbent Democrat Ann McLane Kuster, who had represented the district since 2013, ran for re-election. She was re-elected with 55% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of D+3. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Ann McLane Kuster, incumbent U.S. representative Declined Jim Bouley, mayor of Concord Dan Feltes, state senator Jason Lyon, activist and businessman Steve Shurtleff, state representative Colin Van Ostern, executive councilor (ran for governor) Mike Vlacich, campaign manager for U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen Jeff Woodburn, state senator Results Democratic primary results Ann McLane Kuster (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 36,683 99.3 249 0.7 36,932 100 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Jim Lawrence, former state representative and candidate for this seat in 2014 Eliminated in primary Eric Estevez, state representative Jack Flanagan, New Hampshire House majority leaderhttp://www.nh1.com/news/landrigan-top-nh-house-republican-explores-bid-for-2nd-district-congressman/ Landrigan: Top NH House Republican explores bid for 2nd District Congressman Landrigan Kevin 22 October 2015 23 October 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151024050858/http://www.nh1.com/news/landrigan-top-nh-house-republican-explores-bid-for-2nd-district-congressman/ 24 October 2015 dead Walter Kelly, candidate for Senate in 2014 Andy Martin, perennial candidate Jay Mercer Casey Newell Declined Charles Bass, former U.S. representative Marilinda Garcia, former state representative, and nominee for this seat in 2014 Gary Lambert, former state senator and candidate for this seat in 2014 Endorsements Jim Lawrence Newspapers New Hampshire Union LeaderLawrence for Congress: Best choice to challenge Kuster http://www.unionleader.com/Editorial/Lawrence-for-Congress-Best-choice-to-challenge-Kuster-08302016 New Hampshire Union Leader August 31, 2016 September 1, 2016 September 1, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160901141124/http://www.unionleader.com/Editorial/Lawrence-for-Congress-Best-choice-to-challenge-Kuster-08302016 dead Debate + 2016 New Hampshire 2nd congressional district Republican primary debate No. Number Date Host Moderator Link Republican RepublicanKey:black #90ff90  P  Participant  black #FFFFDD  A  Absent  black #ff9090  N  Not invited  black #CCFFCC  I  Invited #f0e68c W Withdrawn Jack Flanagan Jim Lawrence1 Sep. 8, 2016 New Hampshire Union LeaderSaint Anselm CollegeWMUR Josh McElveenYouTube P P Results Republican primary results Jim Lawrence Republican Party (United States) 17,180 39.7 Jack B. Flanagan Republican Party (United States) 12,046 27.8 Walter W. Kelly Republican Party (United States) 4,287 9.9 Andy Martin Republican Party (United States) 3,145 7.3 Eric Estevez Republican Party (United States) 2,443 5.6 Jay Mercer Republican Party (United States) 2,113 4.9 Casey Newell Republican Party (United States) 1,839 4.3 232 0.5 43,285 100.0 General election Endorsements Ann McLane Kuster (D) Organizations Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Frontline" programBen Ray Lujan FRONTLINE DEMOCRATS 2015-2016 http://dccc.org/frontline-democrats-2015-2016/ dccc.org/ DCCC 5 June 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20161024113119/http://dccc.org/frontline-democrats-2015-2016/ 24 October 2016 12 February 2015 EMILY's List Debate + 2016 New Hampshire 2nd congressional district debate No. Number Date Host Moderator Link Democratic RepublicanKey:black #90ff90  P  Participant  black #FFFFDD  A  Absent  black #ff9090  N  Not invited  black #CCFFCC  I  Invited #f0e68c W Withdrawn Annie McLane Kuster Jim Lawrence1 Nov. 4, 2016 New Hampshire Institute of PoliticsNew Hampshire Union LeaderWMUR-TV Josh McElveenYouTube P P Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror Ann McLaneKuster (D) JimLawrence (R) Other UndecidedUniversity of New Hampshire August 20–28, 2016 222 ± 6.6% 40% 34% 3% 22%University of New Hampshire July 9–18, 2016 254 ± 6.1% 38% 32% 4% 26% 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 Ann McLaneKuster (D) JackFlanagan (R) Other UndecidedWMUR/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% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016 Results New Hampshire's 2nd congressional district, 2016 Democratic Party (United States) Ann McLane Kuster (incumbent) 174,495 49.7 Republican Party (United States) Jim Lawrence 158,973 45.3 Independent (United States) John Babiarz 17,088 4.9 236 0.1 350,792 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) See also United States House of Representatives elections, 2016 United States elections, 2016 References External links U.S. House elections in New Hampshire, 2016 at Ballotpedia Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets New Hampshire 2016 United States House