2014 United States House of Representatives elections in New Hampshire

2014 New Hampshire House of Representatives election none February 2026 September 2023 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in New Hampshire New Hampshire legislative no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in New Hampshire 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in New Hampshire 2016 All 2 New Hampshire seats to the United States House of Representatives November 4, 2014 Democratic Party (United States) 2 1 1 247,469 51.46% 1.50% Republican Party (United States) 0 1 1 232,379 48.38% 2.72% Democratic #86b6f2 50–60% #4389e3 60–70% #1666cb 70–80% #0645b4 80–90% #002b84 90–100% Republican #e27f90 50–60% #cc2f4a 60–70% #800000 90–100% Tie #D2B1D9 40–50% x245px District results x245px County results x245px Municipality results The 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in New Hampshire were held on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, 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 elections of other federal and state offices, including governor of New Hampshire and U.S. senator. This election marked the first time since 1992 that New Hampshire elected members of two parties into the House of Representatives, and is to date the only time since 2010 that Republicans won any congressional election in New Hampshire. 2 Overview Results of the 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in New Hampshire by district:Haas Karen L. Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 4, 2014 http://history.house.gov/Institution/Election-Statistics/Election-Statistics/ Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives October 28, 2019 March 9, 2015 DistrictDemocraticRepublicanOthersTotalResult Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes %District 1 116,769 48.11% 125,508 51.71% 459 0.19% 242,736 100.0% Republican gainDistrict 2 130,700 55.54% 106,871 42.18% 613 2.27% 238,184 100.0% Democratic holdTotal 247,469 51.46% 232,379 48.32% 1,072 0.22% 480,920 100.0% District 1 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. The incumbent Democrat Carol Shea-Porter, who has represented the district since 2013 and previously from 2007 to 2011, ran for re-election. She was elected with 50% of the vote in 2012, defeating Republican incumbent Frank Guinta, and the district has a PVI of R+1. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Carol Shea-Porter, incumbent U.S. Representativehttp://www.sheaporter.com/Media/Press-Releases/2014-06-shea-porter-files-for-reelection-in-new-hampshires-f Shea-Porter Files for Reelection in New Hampshire's First District sheaporter.com June 2014 September 28, 2014 September 26, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140926224527/http://www.sheaporter.com/Media/Press-Releases/2014-06-shea-porter-files-for-reelection-in-new-hampshires-f dead Results Democratic primary resultshttp://sos.nh.gov/2014ConDemPrim.aspx?id=8589938949 2014 United States Senate - Democratic Primary New Hampshire Secretary of State September 28, 2014 Carol Shea-Porter (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 16,956 98.1 Write-ins Democratic Party (United States) 327 1.9 17,283 100 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Frank Guinta, former U.S. Representativehttp://atr.rollcall.com/ex-congressman-launches-rematch-bid-with-bipartisan-tone/ Ex-Congressman Launches Rematch Bid With Bipartisan Tone September 24, 2013 September 24, 2013 Roll Call Emily Cahn September 25, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130925030122/http://atr.rollcall.com/ex-congressman-launches-rematch-bid-with-bipartisan-tone/ dead Eliminated in primary Daniel Innis, Dean of the Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics at the University of New Hampshirehttp://www.concordmonitor.com/home/8850539-95/republican-dan-innis-announces-run-for-congress-in-nhs-1st-district Republican Dan Innis announces run for Congress in N.H.'s 1st District Concord Monitor October 9, 2013 October 9, 2013 Ben Leubsdorf Everett Jabour, trucking executivehttp://salem-nh.patch.com/groups/elections/p/nh-politics-meet-the-gop-avengers Candidates Set: Meet the GOP Avengers Salem Patch June 13, 2014 July 9, 2014 Dan Tuohy https://web.archive.org/web/20140714182113/http://salem-nh.patch.com/groups/elections/p/nh-politics-meet-the-gop-avengers July 14, 2014 dead Brendan Kelly, former Seabrook Selectman, former chairman of the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire, and Libertarian nominee for this seat in 2012http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20140422-NEWS-404220326 Former Seabrook Selectman Kelly swaps parties in congressional bid The Portsmouth Herald April 22, 2014 July 9, 2014 Corinne Holroyd July 14, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140714124442/http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20140422-NEWS-404220326 dead Declined Jeb Bradley, Majority Leader of the New Hampshire Senate and former U.S. Representativehttp://www.concordmonitor.com/home/8335731-95/nh-senate-leader-jeb-bradley-wont-run-for-us-senate-in-2014 N.H. Senate leader Jeb Bradley won't run for U.S. Senate in 2014 September 3, 2013 October 16, 2013 Concord Monitor Ben Leubsdorf John Cebrowski, state representativehttp://www.wmur.com/political-scoop/bedford-gop-state-rep-considering-congressional-run/23271514#!bbEYo3 Bedford GOP state Rep considering Congressional run WMUR-TV December 3, 2013 December 5, 2013 James Pindellhttp://www.wmur.com/political-scoop/cebrowski-still-chewing-over-a-run-for-higher-office/24719084#!bbEYQ0 Cebrowski still 'chewing' over a run for higher office WMUR-TV February 27, 2014 March 5, 2014 James Pindell Christopher Sununu, Executive Councillor (running for re-election)http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130718/NEWS0602/130719365 John DiStaso's Granite Status: Chris Sununu won't run for Gov, US House or US Senate in '14; plans to seek reelection to Executive Council July 18, 2013 July 19, 2013 New Hampshire Union Leader John DiStaso August 22, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130822043428/http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130718/NEWS0602/130719365 dead Pam Tucker, state representativehttp://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130905-NEWS-309050415 Tucker waiting on Guinta for Congress bid The Portsmouth Herald September 5, 2013 September 9, 2013 Joey Cresta July 14, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140714181850/http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130905-NEWS-309050415 deadhttp://teamguinta.com/news/2014-03-03/guinta-begins-march-endorsements Guinta Begins March of Endorsements Guinta for Congress March 3, 2014 July 9, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140711034543/http://teamguinta.com/news/2014-03-03/guinta-begins-march-endorsements July 11, 2014 dead Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JeffChidester FrankGuinta DanInnis UndecidedNew England CollegeNew England College October 7–9, 2013 409 ± 4.8% 7% 54% 6% 33% Results Republican primary resultshttp://sos.nh.gov/2014ConRepPrim.aspx?id=8589938867 2014 Representative In Congress - Republican Primary New Hampshire Secretary of State September 28, 2014 Frank Guinta Republican Party (United States) 29,246 49.0 Dan Innis Republican Party (United States) 24,342 40.8 Brendan Kelly Republican Party (United States) 4,999 8.4 Everett Jabour Republican Party (United States) 996 1.7 Write-ins Republican Party (United States) 123 0.2 59,706 100.0 General election Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror CarolShea-Porter (D) FrankGuinta (R) Other UndecidedWMUR/UNHWMUR/UNH October 29–November 2, 2014 405 ± 4.9% 47% 47% 1% 6%New England CollegeNew England College October 31–November 1, 2014 778 ± 3.51% 43% 52% 2% 3%WMUR/UNHWMUR/UNH October 22–26, 2014 261 ± 6.1% 44% 40% 1% 15%New England CollegeNew England College October 24, 2014 556 ± 4.16% 43% 49% 4% 4%New England CollegeNew England College October 16, 2014 461 ± 4.56% 46% 47% 3% 3%UMass AmherstUMass Amherst October 10–15, 2014 160 LV – 54% 37% 3% 6% 197 RV – 50% 38% 3% 9%New England CollegeNew England College October 9, 2014 536 ± 4.23% 44% 46% 6% 5%WMUR/UNHWMUR/UNH September 29–October 5, 2014 258 ± 6.1% 42% 39% 3% 16%New England CollegeNew England College October 3, 2014 626 ± 3.92% 47% 44% 5% 4%New England CollegeNew England College September 26, 2014 629 ± 3.91% 41% 51% 4% 4%New England CollegeNew England College September 19–20, 2014 715 ± 3.66% 45% 45% 6% 4%New England CollegeNew England College September 10–11, 2014 607 ± 3.98% 46% 42% 6% 6%Normington PettsNormington Petts September 3–7, 2014 800 ± 3.5% 45% 43% — 12%WMUR/UNHWMUR/UNH August 7–17, 2014 297 ± 5.7% 41% 45% — 14%WMUR/UNHWMUR/UNH June 19–July 1, 2014 263 ± 6% 43% 46% 2% 10%WMUR/UNHWMUR/UNH April 1–9, 2014 259 ± 6.1% 44% 35% 0% 21%WMUR/UNHWMUR/UNH January 21–26, 2014 304 ± 5.6% 39% 45% 2% 15%WMUR/UNHWMUR/UNH October 7–16, 2013 330 ± 5.4% 48% 32% 1% 18%New England College October 7–9, 2013 882 ± 3.29% 43% 42% — 15% 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 CarolShea-Porter (D) DanInnis (R) Other UndecidedWMUR/UNH August 7–17, 2014 297 ± 5.7% 44% 37% 1% 18%WMUR/UNH June 19–July 1, 2014 263 ± 6% 45% 38% 1% 16%WMUR/UNH April 1–9, 2014 259 ± 6.1% 45% 29% 0% 25%WMUR/UNH January 21–26, 2014 304 ± 5.6% 43% 33% 2% 23%WMUR/UNH October 7–16, 2013 330 ± 5.4% 43% 32% 0% 25% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report2014 House Race Ratings for November 3, 2014 http://cookpolitical.com/house/charts/race-ratings House: Race Ratings Cook Political Report November 3, 2014TossupNovember 3, 2014 Rothenberg2014 House Ratings (October 24, 2014) http://rothenbergpoliticalreport.com/ratings/house House Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report October 24, 2014Tilt D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal Ball2014 House http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2014-house Sabato's Crystal Ball April 10, 2014 April 11, 2014Lean R flip October 30, 2014RCPTossup November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsDaily Kos Elections House race ratings: Initial ratings for 2014 http://www.dailykos.com/election-outlook/2014-race-ratings#house Daily Kos Elections November 4, 2014Tossup November 4, 2014 Results New Hampshire's 1st congressional district, 2014http://sos.nh.gov/Elections/Election_Information/2014_Elections/General_Election/Representative_In_Congress_-_2014_General_Election.aspx Representative in Congress - 2014 General Election NH Secretary of State 2014-11-04 2014-11-16 Republican Party (United States) Frank Guinta 125,508 51.7 Democratic Party (United States) Carol Shea-Porter (incumbent) 116,769 48.1 n/a Write-ins 459 0.2 242,736 100.0 Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) District 2 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. The incumbent Democrat Ann McLane Kuster, who has represented the district since 2013, ran for re-election. She was elected with 50% of the vote in 2012, defeating Republican incumbent Charles Bass, and the district has a PVI of D+3. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Ann McLane Kuster, incumbent U.S. Representativehttp://kusterforcongress.com/news/congresswoman-annie-kuster-files-papers-declares-candidacy-for-reelection Congresswoman Annie Kuster Files Papers, Declares Candidacy for Reelection kusterforcongress.com September 28, 2014 Results Democratic primary resultshttp://sos.nh.gov/2014ConDemPrim.aspx?id=8589938949 2014 United States Senate - Democratic Primary New Hampshire Secretary of State September 28, 2014 Ann McLane Kuster (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 21,269 98.6 Write-ins Democratic Party (United States) 300 1.4 21,569 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Marilinda Garcia, state representativehttp://atr.rollcall.com/gop-rising-star-launches-house-bid-in-new-hampshire/ GOP Rising Star Launches House Bid in New Hampshire November 25, 2013 November 25, 2013 Roll Call Kyle Trygstad November 28, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131128075632/http://atr.rollcall.com/gop-rising-star-launches-house-bid-in-new-hampshire/ dead Eliminated in primary Gary Lambert, former state senatorhttp://www.dailyjournal.net/view/story/8ac3727bb9ae4725939e9addc713e5c4/NH--Lambert-Congress/#.UidHldJJPTo https://archive.today/20130904180957/http://www.dailyjournal.net/view/story/8ac3727bb9ae4725939e9addc713e5c4/NH--Lambert-Congress/%23.UidHldJJPTo dead Former NH state GOP sen. Gary Lambert to announce House bid against Democrat Annie Kuster September 4, 2013 September 4, 2013 Associated Press Daily Journal 2013-09-04 Jim Lawrence, former state representativehttp://www.wmur.com/political-scoop/firstever-africanamerican-to-run-for-congress-in-nh-emerges/26402326#!WKtnD First-ever NH African-American to run for Congress emerges WMUR June 9, 2014 September 28, 2014 Mike Little, former Concord City Councilor Declined Andrew Hemingway, businessman, Tea Party activist and candidate for chairman of the New Hampshire Republican State Committee in 2013 (running for Governor)http://www.wmur.com/political-scoop/hemingway-being-talked-about-for-governors-race/-/16254890/23453644/-/tdaod1/-/index.html Hemingway being talked about for governor's race December 12, 2013 December 13, 2013 WMUR.comhttp://www.concordmonitor.com/home/10444034-95/entrepreneur-political-activist-to-challenge-hassan-in-race-for-governor Entrepreneur, political activist Andrew Hemingway to challenge Hassan for governor Concord Monitor Ronayne Kathleen January 30, 2014 January 31, 2014 William L. O'Brien, former Speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representativeshttp://www.nationaljournal.com/blogs/hotlineoncall/2013/02/former-n-h-house-speaker-mulling-kuster-challenge-08 Former N.H. House Speaker Mulling Kuster Challenge National Journal Kevin Brennan February 8, 2013 April 20, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141019001500/http://www.nationaljournal.com/blogs/hotlineoncall/2013/02/former-n-h-house-speaker-mulling-kuster-challenge-08 October 19, 2014 deadhttp://www.concordmonitor.com/home/8185847-95/ex-nh-house-speaker-bill-obrien-takes-new-job-ends-nascent-campaign-for-us-congress Ex-N.H. House speaker Bill O'Brien takes new job, ends nascent campaign for U.S. Congress Concord Monitor Ben Leubsdorf August 24, 2013 April 20, 2014 Christopher Sununu, Executive Councillor (running for re-election) Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MarilindaGarcia GaryLambert JimLawrence MikeLittle UndecidedMagellan StrategiesMagellan Strategies July 29–30, 2014 800 ± 3.44% 36% 13% 2% 4% 45% Results Republican primary resultshttp://sos.nh.gov/2014ConRepPrim.aspx?id=8589938867 2014 United States Senate - Republican Primary New Hampshire Secretary of State September 28, 2014 Marilinda Garcia Republican Party (United States) 27,285 49.2 Gary Lambert Republican Party (United States) 15,196 27.4 Jim Lawrence Republican Party (United States) 10,327 18.6 Mike Little Republican Party (United States) 2,489 4.5 Write-ins Republican Party (United States) 165 0.12 55,462 100.0 General election Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror Ann McLaneKuster (D) MarilindaGarcia (R) Other UndecidedWMUR/UNH October 29–November 2, 2014 352 ± 5.2% 49% 38% 1% 12%New England College October 31–November 1, 2014 748 ± 3.58% 53% 42% 3% 2%WMUR/UNHWMUR/UNH October 22–26, 2014 295 ± 5.7% 53% 30% 1% 16%New England College October 24, 2014 576 ± 4.08% 49% 42% 4% 5%New England College October 16, 2014 460 ± 4.57% 49% 43% 4% 4%UMass Amherst October 10–15, 2014 162 LV ± ? 43% 48% 4% 5% 198 RV ± ? 45% 43% 4% 8%New England College October 9, 2014 545 ± 4.2% 46% 43% 7% 5%WMUR/UNH September 29–October 5, 2014 275 ± 5.9% 37% 41% 3% 19%New England College October 3, 2014 660 ± 3.81% 50% 38% 6% 5%New England College September 26, 2014 702 ± 3.7% 50% 39% 5% 6%New England College September 19–20, 2014 779 ± 3.51% 49% 38% 7% 6%New England College September 10–11, 2014 627 ± 3.98% 50% 37% 6% 8%Normington Petts September 3–7, 2014 800 ± 3.5% 44% 38% — 18%WMUR/UNH August 7–17, 2014 312 ± 5.5% 39% 36% 1% 25%WMUR/UNH June 19–July 1, 2014 246 ± 6.2% 49% 35% 1% 15%WMUR/UNH April 1–9, 2014 248 ± 6.2% 34% 33% 1% 32%WMUR/UNH January 21–26, 2014 280 ± 5.9% 36% 30% 4% 30% 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) GaryLambert (R) Other UndecidedWMUR/UNH August 7–17, 2014 312 ± 5.5% 41% 35% 1% 24%WMUR/UNH June 19–July 1, 2014 246 ± 6.2% 45% 36% 1% 18%WMUR/UNH April 1–9, 2014 248 ± 6.2% 38% 31% 1% 30%WMUR/UNH January 21–26, 2014 280 ± 5.9% 38% 34% 2% 26%WMUR/UNH October 7–16, 2013 333 ± 5.4% 33% 34% 2% 31%New England College October 7–9, 2013 569 ± 4.13% 46% 26% — 28% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror Ann McLaneKuster (D) JimLawrence (R) Other UndecidedWMUR/UNH August 7–17, 2014 312 ± 5.5% 40% 32% 2% 26%WMUR/UNH June 19–July 1, 2014 246 ± 6.2% 47% 35% 1% 17% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportLean DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergLean D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallLean D October 30, 2014RCPLean D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsLean D November 4, 2014 Results New Hampshire's 2nd congressional district, 2014 Democratic Party (United States) Ann McLane Kuster (incumbent) 130,700 54.9 Republican Party (United States) Marilinda Garcia 106,871 44.9 n/a Write-ins 613 0.2 238,184 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) See also 2014 United States House of Representatives elections 2014 United States elections References 30em External links U.S. House elections in New Hampshire, 2014 at Ballotpedia Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets New Hampshire 2014 United States House of Representatives