New Hampshire HD-92
Battleground State
New Hampshire
Senate: GOP Supermajority
8D
16R
House: GOP Majority
178D
1 seats empty or independent
221R
New Hampshire is a top DLCC Battleground State in 2026.
After half a decade of GOP control, 2026 is a historic opportunity to flip the New Hampshire General Court from red to blue.
Over the last several cycles, DLCC has helped New Hampshire Democrats win key races and keep the legislative majorities within striking distance. In 2022, the House majority was decided by just 11 votes. With a favorable environment, 2026 can be the year that puts us over the edge and allows us to secure new blue majorities in the Granite State.
The GOP majorities in both chambers in New Hampshire have grown increasingly out of step with voters and rubber-stamped Trump’s disastrous agenda – the stakes couldn’t be higher to capitalize on the historic opportunity to flip control of both chambers for the first time since 2020.Â
Meet the DLCC’s New Hampshire Target Race Candidates
The DLCC is targeting 21 candidates across the Granite State who can flip GOP seats and return the General Court to a Democratic majority for the first time this decade.Â
Flipping the New Hampshire House and Senate is critical to congressional redistricting, especially if a potential incoming GOP governor is willing to bow to Trump and pursue a power-grabbing scheme to rig the maps ahead of 2030.Â
New Hampshire Democrats are capitalizing on the wave of Democratic momentum sweeping the country – and we need you with us. Learn more about our slate of 21 Target Race candidates below:
DLCC Target Races
New Hampshire Sullivan 8
Sam Deering
New Hampshire Sullivan 8
Hope Damon
New Hampshire Sullivan 6
Lisa Gosselin
New Hampshire Sullivan 5
Judy Thackaberry
New Hampshire Strafford 19
Nick Paul
New Hampshire Strafford 19
Justin McIsaac
New Hampshire Merrimack 11
Al Turcotte
New Hampshire Merrimack 4
Cody York
New Hampshire Merrimack 1
Lorrie Carey
New Hampshire Hillsborough 35
Ben Ming
New Hampshire Hillsborough 35
Kat McGhee
New Hampshire Hillsborough 29
Judi Lanza
New Hampshire Hillsborough 29
Chris Calhoun
New Hampshire Hillsborough 2
Catherine Rombeau
New Hampshire Carroll 6
Deirdre McEachern
New Hampshire SD-18
Leonard Bell
New Hampshire SD-16
Dian McCarthy
New Hampshire SD-12
Carryl Roy
New Hampshire SD-11
Shannon Chandley
New Hampshire SD-09
Matt McLaughlin
New Hampshire SD-07
Rebecca Harned
DLCC Target Race Candidate Leonard Bell is one of October's Top 10 Races
Leonard Bell is a U.S. Navy veteran and dedicated public servant from Manchester running this November to flip a seat in the New Hampshire Senate.
NH Senate Democrats are gearing up for November:
Democrats have stellar candidates running in every State Senate district. Granite Staters want lower property taxes, fully funded schools, and a state government that brings down costs for housing, childcare, energy, and more. Let's flip the State Senate and deliver. #nhpolitics pic.twitter.com/BbrNwHBaH6
— NH Senate Democrats (@NHSenateDems) June 16, 2026
2024 Target Race Victories In New Hampshire
New Hampshire HD-Hillsborough 12
Wendy Thomas
New Hampshire HD-Rockingham 5
Mark Vallone
News in New Hampshire
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State Democrats Flip Eighth Seat from Red to Blue in Second Victory of the NightTonight DLCC Executive Director Jessica Post congratulated Representative-elect Kari Lerner on her victory in the special election for New Hampshire House District Rockingham-4. Lerner’s victory brings the total number of seats picked up by state Democrats nationwide to eight since the November election.
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DLCC Celebrates Democratic Triumphs In Tonight’s Legislative Special ElectionsTonight Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Executive Director Jessica Post congratulated DLCC Spotlight Race candidates Kathryn Rehner, Representative-elect Jacob Rosecrants and Representative-elect Charlie St. Clair. In Mississippi, Rehner secured a spot in the October runoff election while Rosecrants flipped Oklahoma State House District 46 and St. Clair flipped New Hampshire House District Belknap 9.
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DLCC Celebrates Fourth New Hampshire Special Election VictoryTonight Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Executive Director Jessica Post congratulated Representative-elect Charlie St. Clair on his victory in the special election for New Hampshire’s House District Belknap 9. St. Clair, who was featured as a DLCC Spotlight Race, carried the election with almost 56% of the vote, flipping the seat from red to blue.
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DLCC Spotlight Race Candidate Advances to October Runoff in Mississippi Special ElectionTonight Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Executive Director Jessica Post congratulates Kathryn Rehner on advancing to the runoff in the special election for Mississippi State House District 102. Rehner, a social worker, advocate, and community organizer, currently works for MS Health Access Collaborative to help families obtain affordable health coverage and is a featured DLCC Spotlight Race.
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DLCC Celebrates Another Oklahoma Victory In Latest Legislative Special ElectionTonight Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Executive Director Jessica Post congratulated Representative-elect Jacob Rosecrants on his victory in the special election for Oklahoma State House District 46. Rosecrant’s victory brings the total number of seats picked up by state Democrats since the November election to six.
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DLCC Bolsters Spotlight Races Lineup With Additional Two RacesToday Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Executive Director Jessica Post announced the addition of two upcoming legislative races to DLCC’s Spotlight Races.
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State Democrats Continue To Build Momentum With Newest Special Election WinTonight Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Executive Director Jessica Post congratulates Senator-elect Dawn Euer on her victory in the special election for Rhode Island Senate District 13.
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After Double-Digit Win In Iowa, DLCC Adds Five Races to Spotlight Races PageFollowing Representative-elect Phil Miller’s crushing victory in Iowa last night, Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Executive Director Jessica Post announced the addition of five upcoming legislative races to DLCC’s recently launched Spotlight Races webpage.
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DLCC Celebrates Critical Victory In Iowa Special ElectionAfter a hard fought campaign, Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Executive Director Jessica Post congratulated Iowa Democrat Phil Miller on his impressive victory in the special election for Iowa House District 82.
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DLCC Congratulates Manka Dhingra On Strong Primary PerformanceToday Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Executive Director Jessica Post congratulated Manka Dhingra on her strong performance in the August primary heading into the special election for Washington Senate District 45. Dhingra, a featured DLCC Spotlight Race candidate, was the top vote getter in a head to head contest with her Republican opponent and a third party and walked away with over 50% of the vote thus far.