{{Short description|none}} {{Use American English|date=February 2026}} {{Use mdy dates|date=September 2023}} {{Infobox election | election_name = 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in New Hampshire | country = New Hampshire | type = legislative | ongoing = no | previous_election = 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in New Hampshire | previous_year = 2016 | next_election = 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in New Hampshire | next_year = 2020 | seats_for_election = All 2 New Hampshire seats to the United States House of Representatives | election_date = November 6, 2018 | party1 = Democratic Party (United States) | last_election1 = '''2''' | seats1 = '''2''' | seat_change1 = {{steady}} | popular_vote1 = '''311,242''' | percentage1 = '''54.53%''' | swing1 = {{Increase}} 7.57% | party2 = Republican Party (United States) | last_election2 = 0 | seats2 = 0 | seat_change2 = {{steady}} | popular_vote2 = 248,986 | percentage2 = 43.62% | swing2 = {{Decrease}} 0.49% | map_caption = {{col-begin}} {{col-3}} '''Democratic''' {{legend|#B9D7FF|40–50%}} {{legend|#86b6f2|50–60%}} {{legend|#4389e3|60–70%}} {{legend|#1666cb|70–80%}} {{legend|#0645b4|80–90%}} {{legend|#002b84|90–100%}} {{col-3}} '''Republican''' {{legend|#f2b3be|40–50%}} {{legend|#e27f90|50–60%}} {{legend|#cc2f4a|60–70%}} {{legend|#D40000|70–80%}} {{legend|#800000|90–100%}} {{col-end}} | map_image = {{switcher |<!-- Please do not remove this map as it shows the correct district results for this election in addition to the 2020 U.S. House elections -->x245px |District results |x245px |County results |x245px |Municipality results}} }}
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The '''2018 United States House of Representatives elections in New Hampshire''' were held on November 6, 2018, 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 other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections.
Following the 2018 elections, the Democratic Party retained both of New Hampshire's House seats in Congress, and thus maintained control of New Hampshire's entire congressional delegation.
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==Overview== Results of the 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in New Hampshire by district:<ref name="clerk2018">{{cite web|last=Johnson|first=Cheryl L.|title=Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 6, 2018|url=http://history.house.gov/Institution/Election-Statistics/Election-Statistics/|publisher=Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives|access-date=April 27, 2019|date=February 28, 2019|archive-date=January 3, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130103115258/http://history.house.gov/Institution/Election-Statistics/Election-Statistics/|url-status=live}}</ref>
{|class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" style="font-size:100%; text-align:right;" ! scope=col rowspan=3|District ! scope=col colspan=2|Democratic ! scope=col colspan=2|Republican ! scope=col colspan=2|Others ! scope=col colspan=2|Total ! scope=col rowspan=3|Result |- ! scope=col colspan=2 style="background:{{party color|Democratic Party (United States)}}"| !! scope=col colspan=2 style="background:{{party color|Republican Party (United States)}}"| !! scope=col colspan=2| !! scope=col colspan=2| |- ! scope=col data-sort-type="number"|Votes !! scope=col data-sort-type="number"|% !! scope=col data-sort-type="number"|Votes !! scope=col data-sort-type="number"|% !! scope=col data-sort-type="number"|Votes !! scope=col data-sort-type="number"|% !! scope=col data-sort-type="number"|Votes !! scope=col data-sort-type="number"|% |- {{Party shading/Democratic}} | align=left|District 1 || 155,884 || 53.56% || 130,996 || 45.01% || 4,159 || 1.43% || 291,039 || 100.0% || align=left|Democratic hold |- {{Party shading/Democratic}} | align=left|District 2 || 155,358 || 55.54% || 117,990 || 42.18% || 6,357 || 2.27% || 279,705 || 100.0% || align=left|Democratic hold |- class="sortbottom" style="font-weight:bold" | align=left|Total || 311,242 || 54.53% || 248,986 || 43.62% || 10,516 || 1.84% || 570,744 || 100.0% || |}
==District 1== {{Infobox election | election_name = 2018 New Hampshire's 1st congressional district election | country = New Hampshire | type = presidential | ongoing = no | previous_election = 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in New Hampshire#District 1 | previous_year = 2016 | next_election = 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in New Hampshire#District 1 | next_year = 2020 | image_size = x150px | image1 = File:Chris Pappas, official portrait, 116th Congress (cropped).jpg | nominee1 = '''Chris Pappas''' | party1 = Democratic Party (United States) | popular_vote1 = '''155,884''' | percentage1 = '''53.6%''' | image2 = 3x4.svg | nominee2 = Eddie Edwards | party2 = Republican Party (United States) | popular_vote2 = 130,996 | percentage2 = 45.0% | map_image = | map_size = | map_caption = | title = U.S. Representative | before_election = Carol Shea-Porter | before_party = Democratic Party (United States) | after_election = Chris Pappas | after_party = Democratic Party (United States) }} {{see also|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 going into the election was Democrat Carol Shea-Porter, who had represented the district since 2017, and previously from 2007 to 2011, and 2013 to 2015. She was elected with 44% of the vote in 2016, defeating Republican incumbent Frank Guinta. She did not run for reelection in 2018.
===Democratic primary===
====Candidates====
=====Nominee===== * Chris Pappas, Executive Councilor of New Hampshire for the 4th District<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wmur.com/article/wmur-first-pappas-says-hes-actively-exploring-campaign-for-1st-district-us-house-seat/12809904|title=Pappas says he's 'actively exploring' campaign for 1st District US House seat|work=WMUR|last=DiStaso|first=John|date=October 9, 2017|access-date=October 10, 2017|archive-date=October 10, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171010025620/http://www.wmur.com/article/wmur-first-pappas-says-hes-actively-exploring-campaign-for-1st-district-us-house-seat/12809904|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="McMenemy"/>
=====Lost in primary===== *Naomi Andrews, former aide to Carol Shea-Porter<ref>{{Cite tweet |number=991790913310556160 |user=NaomiForNH |title=I'm excited to announce that I am running for Congress in #nh01! Please watch and share my announcement video: https://youtu.be/vd2x98iZApo And please join me at: http://naomiandrews.com #nh01 |author=Naomi Andrews |date=May 2, 2018}}</ref> * Paul Cardinal, businessman * Mark MacKenzie, state representative and former president of the New Hampshire AFL-CIO<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nhpr.org/post/former-labor-leader-mark-mackenzie-announces-run-congress#stream/0|title=Former Labor Leader Mark MacKenzie Announces Run for Congress|first=Jason|last=Moon|date=October 31, 2017|access-date=September 12, 2018|archive-date=September 11, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180911191757/http://www.nhpr.org/post/former-labor-leader-mark-mackenzie-announces-run-congress#stream/0|url-status=live}}</ref> * William Martin * Deaglan McEachern, businessman<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wmur.com/article/portsmouth-democrat-deaghlan-maceachern-weighs-run-for-1st-district-us-house-seat/12918789|title=Portsmouth Democrat Deaglan McEachern weighs run for 1st District US House seat|work=WMUR-TV|last=DiStaso|first=John|date=October 13, 2017|access-date=October 23, 2017|archive-date=October 24, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171024042703/http://www.wmur.com/article/portsmouth-democrat-deaghlan-maceachern-weighs-run-for-1st-district-us-house-seat/12918789|url-status=live}}</ref> * Mindi Messmer, state representative<ref name="McMenemy">{{Cite news |url=http://www.fosters.com/news/20171010/messmer-pappas-consider-run-for-congress |title=Messmer, Pappas, consider run for Congress |last=McMenemy |first=Jeff |date=October 10, 2017 |work=fosters.com |access-date=2017-10-30 |language=en |archive-date=2017-11-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107021909/http://www.fosters.com/news/20171010/messmer-pappas-consider-run-for-congress |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=candidatesabound>{{cite web|url=http://www.wmur.com/article/potential-democratic-candidates-abound-for-1st-district-congressional-seat/12811446|title=Potential Democratic candidates abound for 1st District congressional seat|work=WMUR|last=DiStaso|first=John|date=October 9, 2017|access-date=October 10, 2017|archive-date=October 21, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171021053304/http://www.wmur.com/article/potential-democratic-candidates-abound-for-1st-district-congressional-seat/12811446|url-status=live}}</ref> * Terence M. O'Rourke, current Rochester City Attorney; former Assistant United States Attorney and Assistant County Attorney; Iraq War veteran <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fosters.com/news/20171016/rochester-city-attorney-announces-congressional-run|title=Rochester city attorney announces congressional run|work=Foster's Daily Democrat|last=Stucker|first=Kyle|date=October 16, 2017|access-date=October 19, 2017|archive-date=October 20, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171020033348/http://www.fosters.com/news/20171016/rochester-city-attorney-announces-congressional-run|url-status=live}}</ref> (no relation to Beto O'Rourke) * Levi Sanders, son of U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wmur.com/article/wmur-first-levi-sanders-makes-it-official-hes-a-candidate-for-nhs-1st-district-house-seat/18745625|title=WMUR first: Levi Sanders makes it official, he's a candidate for NH's 1st District House seat|publisher=WMUR-TV|access-date=February 26, 2018|date=February 26, 2018|archive-date=February 27, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180227064619/http://www.wmur.com/article/wmur-first-levi-sanders-makes-it-official-hes-a-candidate-for-nhs-1st-district-house-seat/18745625|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoFtcO7GN4U|title=Bernie Sanders' Son Runs For Congress In New Hampshire|last=Rebel HQ|date=March 23, 2018|access-date=September 12, 2018|via=YouTube|archive-date=March 24, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180324001933/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoFtcO7GN4U&gl=US&hl=en|url-status=live}}</ref> * Lincoln Soldati, former mayor of Somersworth and former Strafford County Attorney<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wmur.com/article/wmur-first-democrat-lincoln-soldati-is-now-a-candidate-for-1st-district-us-house-seat/13049942|title=Democrat Lincoln Soldati is now a candidate for 1st District US House seat|work=WMUR-TV|last=DiStaso|first=John|date=October 18, 2017|access-date=October 19, 2017|archive-date=October 20, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171020033749/http://www.wmur.com/article/wmur-first-democrat-lincoln-soldati-is-now-a-candidate-for-1st-district-us-house-seat/13049942|url-status=live}}</ref> * Maura Sullivan, former Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs, former U.S. Marine Corps Officer and Iraq War veteran<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.unionleader.com/politics/Retired-Marine-officer-running-for-1st-Congressional-District-seat-10232017|title=Retired Marine officer running for 1st Congressional District seat|work=New Hampshire Union Leader|last=Landrigan|first=Kevin|date=October 22, 2017|access-date=October 23, 2017|archive-date=October 23, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171023132743/http://www.unionleader.com/politics/Retired-Marine-officer-running-for-1st-Congressional-District-seat-10232017|url-status=live}}</ref>
=====Declined===== * Jackie Cilley, state representative and candidate for governor in 2012<ref name=hilliardserious>{{cite web|url=http://www.wmur.com/article/somersworth-mayor-hilliard-gives-serious-thought-to-1st-district-us-house-candidacy-mackenzie-to-form-exploratory-committee/12819959|title=Somersworth Mayor Hilliard gives 'serious thought' to 1st District US House candidacy; MacKenzie to form exploratory committee|work=WMUR-TV|last=DiStaso|first=John|date=October 11, 2017|access-date=October 23, 2017|archive-date=October 24, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171024042700/http://www.wmur.com/article/somersworth-mayor-hilliard-gives-serious-thought-to-1st-district-us-house-candidacy-mackenzie-to-form-exploratory-committee/12819959|url-status=live}}</ref> * Terie Norelli, state representative and former Speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representatives<ref name=hilliardserious/><ref name=cm-spwontseek>{{cite web|url=http://www.concordmonitor.com/Shea-Porter-not-running-again-2018-12959053|title=Shea-Porter says she won't seek re-election to N.H congressional seat|work=Concord Monitor|last=Steinhauser|first=Paul|date=October 6, 2017|access-date=October 10, 2017|archive-date=October 8, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171008120811/http://www.concordmonitor.com/Shea-Porter-not-running-again-2018-12959053|url-status=live}}</ref> * Carol Shea-Porter, incumbent representative * David Watters, state senator<ref name=hilliardserious/><ref name=sullivanexplores>{{cite web|url=http://www.wmur.com/article/businesswoman-iraq-war-vet-maura-sullivan-explores-run-for-1st-district-us-house-seat/12810353|title=Businesswoman, Iraq War vet Maura Sullivan explores run for 1st District US House seat|work=WMUR|last=DiStaso|first=John|date=October 9, 2017|access-date=October 10, 2017|archive-date=October 9, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171009235610/http://www.wmur.com/article/businesswoman-iraq-war-vet-maura-sullivan-explores-run-for-1st-district-us-house-seat/12810353|url-status=live}}</ref>
==== Endorsements ==== {{Endorsements box|list= '''Organization''' * Communication Workers of America Local 1400<ref name="WMUR">{{cite news|last1=DiStaso|first1=John|title=NH Primary Source: MacKenzie adds to union support with CWA endorsement|url=http://www.wmur.com/article/nh-primary-source-mackenzie-adds-to-union-support-with-cwa-endorsement/14475600|work=WMUR|date=December 21, 2017|language=en|access-date=December 28, 2017|archive-date=December 28, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171228172702/http://www.wmur.com/article/nh-primary-source-mackenzie-adds-to-union-support-with-cwa-endorsement/14475600|url-status=live}}</ref> * National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 44<ref name="WMUR"/> * Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 131<ref name="WMUR"/> * Service Employees International Union Local 560<ref name="WMUR"/> * Sheet Metal Workers' International Association Local 7<ref name="WMUR"/> * United Food and Commercial Workers<ref name="WMUR"/> * United Steelworkers<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usw.org/news/media-center/releases/2017/steelworkers-endorse-mark-mackenzie-for-congress|title=Steelworkers Endorse Mark MacKenzie for Congress|publisher=United Steelworkers|date=November 3, 2017|access-date=December 7, 2017|archive-date=December 7, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171207193727/https://www.usw.org/news/media-center/releases/2017/steelworkers-endorse-mark-mackenzie-for-congress|url-status=live}}</ref>|title=Mark MacKenzie}}{{Endorsements box|list=; Local politicians * Josh Denton, Portsmouth City Councilor<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.wmur.com/article/nh-primary-source-sullivan-orourke-receive-veterans-endorsements/14376702|title=NH Primary Source: Sullivan, O'Rourke receive veterans endorsements|work=WMUR-TV|last=DiStaso|first=John|date=December 7, 2017|access-date=September 29, 2017|archive-date=December 7, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171207192631/http://www.wmur.com/article/nh-primary-source-sullivan-orourke-receive-veterans-endorsements/14376702|url-status=live}}</ref>|title=Terence O'Rourke}} {{Endorsements box|title=Chris Pappas|list=; '''Federal officials''' * Maggie Hassan (D-NH) US Senator<ref name="WMUR Manchester">{{cite web|url=http://www.wmur.com/article/kuster-latest-major-nh-democrat-to-endorse-pappas-in-1st-congressional-district-primary/22499325|title=Kuster latest major NH Democrat to endorse Pappas in 1st Congressional District Primary|publisher=WMUR Manchester|date=July 20, 2018|access-date=July 23, 2018|archive-date=July 24, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180724032300/http://www.wmur.com/article/kuster-latest-major-nh-democrat-to-endorse-pappas-in-1st-congressional-district-primary/22499325|url-status=live}}</ref> * Ann Kuster (D-NH-2)<ref name="WMUR Manchester"/> * Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) US Senator<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wmur.com/article/pappas-sullivan-pick-up-big-name-endorsements-in-1st-cd-race/22668231|title=Pappas, Sullivan pick up big name endorsements in 1st CD race|publisher=WMUR Manchester|date=August 7, 2018|access-date=August 25, 2018|archive-date=August 25, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180825074202/https://www.wmur.com/article/pappas-sullivan-pick-up-big-name-endorsements-in-1st-cd-race/22668231|url-status=live}}</ref>
'''State officials''' *Kevin Cavanaugh, State Senator, District 16<ref name="WMUR Manchester"/> *Lou D'Allesandro State Senator, District 20<ref name="WMUR Manchester"/> *Donna Soucy, State Senator, District 18<ref name="WMUR Manchester"/> *Andru Volinsky, Executive Councilor, District 2<ref name="WMUR Manchester"/> *David Watters, State Senator, District 4<ref name="WMUR Manchester"/>
'''Local officials''' *Joyce Craig, Mayor of Manchester<ref name="WMUR Manchester"/> *Dana Hilliard, Mayor of Somersworth<ref name="WMUR Manchester"/> *Caroline McCarley, Mayor of Rochester<ref name="WMUR Manchester"/>
'''Organizations''' * Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund<ref>{{cite web|url=https://victoryfund.org/news/victory-fund-endorses-three-gubernatorial-candidates-potential-triple-lgbtq-representation-2018-2/|title=Victory Fund Endorses Three Historic LGBTQ Candidates for 2018|publisher=Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund|date=December 12, 2017|access-date=December 28, 2017|archive-date=December 28, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171228172631/https://victoryfund.org/news/victory-fund-endorses-three-gubernatorial-candidates-potential-triple-lgbtq-representation-2018-2/|url-status=live}}</ref> *National Education Association - New Hampshire<ref name="WMUR Manchester"/> * Planned Parenthood Action Fund<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wmur.com/article/planned-parenthood-action-fund-endorses-chris-pappas-in-nh-01/22751285|title=Planned Parenthood Action Fund Endorses Pappa in NH-01|publisher=WMUR Manchester|date=August 16, 2018|access-date=August 25, 2018|archive-date=August 25, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180825074217/https://www.wmur.com/article/planned-parenthood-action-fund-endorses-chris-pappas-in-nh-01/22751285|url-status=live}}</ref> *State Employees Association (SEIU Local 1984)<ref name="WMUR Manchester"/>}}
{{Endorsements box|title=Maura Sullivan|list=; '''Organizations''' * EMILY's List<ref>{{cite web|last1=Schriock|first1=Stephanie|title=EMILY's List Endorses Maura Sullivan in New Hampshire's 1st District|url=https://www.emilyslist.org/news/entry/emilys-list-endorses-maura-sullivan-in-new-hampshires-1st-district|website=www.emilyslist.org|language=en|date=March 23, 2018|access-date=March 25, 2018|archive-date=March 25, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180325232230/https://www.emilyslist.org/news/entry/emilys-list-endorses-maura-sullivan-in-new-hampshires-1st-district|url-status=live}}</ref> * VoteVets.org<ref>{{cite tweet |author=VoteVets.org |user=VoteVets|number=938528467490091010 |date=December 6, 2017 | title= VoteVets PAC is today endorsing USMC Iraq War veteran @maurasullivan for Congress in New Hampshire's 1st District. "Maura is the embodiment of service to others, and dedication to country and community," said Jon Soltz, Iraq War Veteran and Chair of VoteVets. #nhpolitics}}</ref>}} {{Endorsements box |title=Levi Sanders |list= '''Federal officials''' * Ro Khanna (D-CA-17)<ref>{{cite web|last1=Khanna|first1=Ro|title=Proud to endorse Levi Sanders for Congress NH-1. Levi is a bold progressive, and I look forward to working with him to get money out of politics, pass Medicare for All, and boost wages for working families. #VoteLevi #nh01 #nhpolitics|url=https://www.facebook.com/RoKhannaUSA/posts/1699637090082594?comment_id=1699949333384703&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22%3A%22R0%22%7D|website=Facebook|access-date=May 2, 2018}}</ref>
'''Governors''' * Phil Murphy (D-NJ)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://observer.com/2018/03/phil-murphy-endorses-bernie-sanders-son-congress/|title=Phil Murphy Endorses Bernie Sanders' Son for Congress|website=The New York Observer|date=March 30, 2018|access-date=September 12, 2018|archive-date=July 2, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180702175640/http://observer.com/2018/03/phil-murphy-endorses-bernie-sanders-son-congress/|url-status=live}}</ref>
'''State legislators''' * Kevin de León, former California State Senator from District 24 (2010–2018), former President pro tempore (2014–2018), and Candidate for Senator of California in 2018<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=334104643826273&id=155757195128496 |title=Thanks to Kevin de León for U.S. Senate for the generous endorsement |author=Levi Sanders for Congress NH-1 |date=September 11, 2018 |website=Facebook}}</ref>
'''Individuals''' * Rob Quist, singer and candidate for Montana's At-Large Congressional 2017 special election<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.facebook.com/LeviSandersForCongress/videos/708747582820396/ |title=Archived copy |website=Facebook |access-date=2019-08-06 |archive-date=2019-09-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190914120646/https://www.facebook.com/LeviSandersForCongress/videos/708747582820396/ |url-status=live }}</ref>}} {{Endorsements box |title=Naomi Andrews |list= '''Federal officials''' * Carol Shea-Porter (D-NH-1)<ref name="WMUR Manchester"/>}}
====Debate==== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" |+ 2018 New Hampshire 1st congressional district democratic primary debate |- ! scope="col" | {{abbr|No.|Number}} ! scope="col" | Date ! scope="col" | Host ! scope="col" | Moderator ! scope="col" | Link ! scope="col"| <small>Democratic</small> ! scope="col"| <small>Democratic</small> ! scope="col"| <small>Democratic</small> ! scope="col"| <small>Democratic</small> ! scope="col"| <small>Democratic</small> ! scope="col"| <small>Democratic</small> ! scope="col"| <small>Democratic</small> ! scope="col"| <small>Democratic</small> ! scope="col"| <small>Democratic</small> ! scope="col"| <small>Democratic</small> ! scope="col"| <small>Democratic</small> |- ! colspan="5" rowspan="2" |Key:<br />{{Colors|black|#90ff90| P }} <small>Participant </small> {{Colors|black|#FFFFDD| A }} <small>Absent </small> {{Colors|black|#ff9090| N }} <small>Not invited </small> {{Colors|black|#CCFFCC| I }} <small>Invited {{color box|#f0e68c|W}} Withdrawn</small> ! scope="col" style="background:{{party color|Democratic Party (US)}}"| ! scope="col" style="background:{{party color|Democratic Party (US)}}"| ! scope="col" style="background:{{party color|Democratic Party (US)}}"| ! scope="col" style="background:{{party color|Democratic Party (US)}}"| ! scope="col" style="background:{{party color|Democratic Party (US)}}"| ! scope="col" style="background:{{party color|Democratic Party (US)}}"| ! scope="col" style="background:{{party color|Democratic Party (US)}}"| ! scope="col" style="background:{{party color|Democratic Party (US)}}"| ! scope="col" style="background:{{party color|Democratic Party (US)}}"| ! scope="col" style="background:{{party color|Democratic Party (US)}}"| ! scope="col" style="background:{{party color|Democratic Party (US)}}"| |- ! scope="col" | Naomi Andrews ! scope="col" | Paul Cardinal ! scope="col" | Mark MacKenzie ! scope="col" | William Martin ! scope="col" | Deaglan McEachern ! scope="col" | Mindi Messmer ! scope="col" | Terence O'Rouke ! scope="col" | Chris Pappas ! scope="col" | Levi Sanders ! scope="col" | Lincoln Soldati ! scope="col" | Maura Sullivan |- !1 | style="white-space:nowrap;" | Aug. 13, 2018 | style="white-space:nowrap;" | New Hampshire Democratic Party | style="white-space:nowrap;" | Raymond Buckley | style="white-space:nowrap;" |<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JrUfSRsWyA YouTube]</ref> | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{Yes|'''P'''}} |}
====Primary results==== {{Election box begin no change | title=Democratic primary results}} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change |party = Democratic Party (United States) |candidate = Chris Pappas |votes = 26,875 |percentage = 42.2 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change |party = Democratic Party (United States) |candidate = Maura Sullivan |votes = 19,313 |percentage = 30.4 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change |party = Democratic Party (United States) |candidate = Mindi Messmer |votes = 6,412 |percentage = 9.7 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change |party = Democratic Party (United States) |candidate = Naomi Andrews |votes = 4,508 |percentage = 7.1 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change |party = Democratic Party (United States) |candidate = Lincoln Soldati |votes = 1,982 |percentage = 3.1 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change |party = Democratic Party (United States) |candidate = Levi Sanders |votes = 1,709 |percentage = 2.7 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change |party = Democratic Party (United States) |candidate = Deaglan McEachern |votes = 1,141 |percentage = 2.1 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change |party = Democratic Party (United States) |candidate = Mark MacKenzie |votes = 746 |percentage = 1.2 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change |party = Democratic Party (United States) |candidate = Terence M. O'Rourke |votes = 656 |percentage = 1.0 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change |party = Democratic Party (United States) |candidate = Paul Cardinal |votes = 317 |percentage = 0.5 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change |party = Democratic Party (United States) |candidate = William Martin |votes = 230 |percentage = 0.4 }} {{Election box total no change | votes = 63,619 | percentage = 100.0 }} {{Election box end}}
===Republican primary===
====Candidates====
=====Nominee===== * {{anchor|eddie_edwards}}Eddie Edwards, former Chief of the New Hampshire State Division of Liquor Enforcement and former South Hampton Police Chief<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.unionleader.com/Eddie_Edwards_launches_run_for_Congress|title=Edwards launches run for Congress|work=New Hampshire Union Leader|last=Tuohy|first=Dan|date=April 5, 2017|access-date=April 5, 2017|archive-date=April 5, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170405170818/http://www.unionleader.com/Eddie_Edwards_launches_run_for_Congress|url-status=live}}</ref>
=====Lost in primary===== * Michael Callis * Jeff Denaro, contractor * Andy Martin, perennial candidate * Andy Sanborn, state senator<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.unionleader.com/politics/sanborn-announces-run-for-congress-20170613|title=Sanborn announces run for Congress|work=New Hampshire Union Leader|last=Tuohy|first=Dan|date=June 13, 2017|access-date=June 13, 2017|archive-date=June 17, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170617040716/http://www.unionleader.com/politics/sanborn-announces-run-for-congress-20170613|url-status=live}}</ref>
====Withdrew==== * Bruce Crochetiere, businessman<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.unionleader.com/politics/Bruce-Crochetiere-to-make-run-for-1st-CD-seat-05012018|title=Bruce Crochetiere to make run for 1st CD seat|work=New Hampshire Union Leader|last=Cousineau|first=Michael|date=May 1, 2018|access-date=May 3, 2018|archive-date=May 3, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180503111026/http://www.unionleader.com/politics/Bruce-Crochetiere-to-make-run-for-1st-CD-seat-05012018|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nhpr.org/post/crochetiere-drops-out-crowded-cd1-race#stream/0|title=Crochetiere Drops Out of Crowded CD1 Race|work=New Hampshire Public Radio|last=Chooljian|first=Lauren|date=July 18, 2018|access-date=September 1, 2018|archive-date=September 1, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180901215841/http://www.nhpr.org/post/crochetiere-drops-out-crowded-cd1-race#stream/0|url-status=live}}</ref>
=====Declined===== * Dan Innis, state senator and candidate for this seat in 2014<ref name=hilliardserious/> * John Stephen, former commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Health & Human Services, candidate for this seat in 2002 and 2008 and nominee for governor in 2010<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wmur.com/article/wmur-first-republican-john-stephen-says-he-wont-run-for-us-house-in-2018/12773899|title=Republican John Stephen says he won't run for US House in 2018|work=WMUR-TV|last=DiStaso|first=John|date=October 3, 2017|access-date=October 23, 2017|archive-date=October 24, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171024042856/http://www.wmur.com/article/wmur-first-republican-john-stephen-says-he-wont-run-for-us-house-in-2018/12773899|url-status=live}}</ref>
==== Endorsements ==== {{Endorsements box |title=Eddie Edwards |list= '''U.S. Senators''' * Rick Santorum, former U.S. Senator Pennsylvania<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.edwardsfornh.com/single-post/2018/08/07/Rick-Santorum-Endorses-Eddie-Edwards-for-Congress-in-NH-01|title=Rick Santorum Endorses Eddie Edwards for Congress in NH-01|work=Edwards for New Hampshire|date=August 7, 2018|access-date=August 27, 2018|archive-date=August 27, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180827142356/https://www.edwardsfornh.com/single-post/2018/08/07/Rick-Santorum-Endorses-Eddie-Edwards-for-Congress-in-NH-01|url-status=live}}</ref> * Bob Smith, former U.S. Senator from New Hampshire<ref name=enrt>{{cite web|url=http://www.wmur.com/article/nh-primary-source-republican-congressional-candidates-edwards-negron-pick-up-endorsements/22555099|title=NH Primary Source: Republican congressional candidates Edwards, Negron pick up endorsements|work=wmur.com|last=DiStaso|first=John|date=July 26, 2018|access-date=July 27, 2018|archive-date=July 28, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180728040356/http://www.wmur.com/article/nh-primary-source-republican-congressional-candidates-edwards-negron-pick-up-endorsements/22555099|url-status=live}}</ref>
'''U.S. Representatives''' * Allen West, former U.S. Representative from Florida<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/EddieEdwardsNH/status/1027279208752574464|title=Eddie Edwards on Twitter|website=Twitter|access-date=September 12, 2018|archive-date=May 31, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200531134012/https://twitter.com/EddieEdwardsNH/status/1027279208752574464|url-status=live}}</ref>
'''State officials''' * Jeanie Forrester, former NHGOP Chair<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wmur.com/article/former-nhgop-chair-forrester-endorses-edwards-in-1st-district-us-house-race/22222500|title=Former NHGOP Chair Forrester endorses Edwards in 1st District U.S. House race|work=wmur.com|last=DiStaso|first=John|date=July 17, 2018|access-date=July 29, 2018|archive-date=July 29, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180729111855/http://www.wmur.com/article/former-nhgop-chair-forrester-endorses-edwards-in-1st-district-us-house-race/22222500|url-status=live}}</ref> '''Mayors''' * Rudy Giuliani, former New York City mayor<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.seacoastonline.com/news/20180724/giuliani-visiting-seacoast-to-endorse-edwards-for-congress|title=Giuliani visiting Seacoast to endorse Edwards for Congress|work=seacoastonline.com|last=Steinhauser|first=Paul|date=July 24, 2018|access-date=July 27, 2018|archive-date=July 28, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180728040053/http://www.seacoastonline.com/news/20180724/giuliani-visiting-seacoast-to-endorse-edwards-for-congress|url-status=live}}</ref> '''Newspapers''' * ''New Hampshire Union Leader''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.unionleader.com/editorials/eddie-edwards-in-the-1st-good-experience-common-sense--20180826|title=Eddie Edwards in the 1st: Good experience, common sense|work=New Hampshire Union Leader|date=August 24, 2018|access-date=August 27, 2018|archive-date=August 27, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180827142239/http://www.unionleader.com/editorials/eddie-edwards-in-the-1st-good-experience-common-sense--20180826|url-status=live}}</ref> }} {{Endorsements box |title=Andy Sanborn |list= '''Federal officials''' * Ted Cruz, U.S. Senator from Texas<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wmur.com/article/nh-primary-source-us-sen-ted-cruz-backs-andy-sanborn-in-1st-district-us-house-race/22663546|title=NH Primary Source: U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz backs Andy Sanborn in 1st District U.S. House race|work=wmur.com|last=DiStaso|first=John|date=August 7, 2018|access-date=August 27, 2018|archive-date=August 27, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180827110432/https://www.wmur.com/article/nh-primary-source-us-sen-ted-cruz-backs-andy-sanborn-in-1st-district-us-house-race/22663546|url-status=live}}</ref> * Rand Paul, U.S. Senator from Kentucky<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wmur.com/article/nh-primary-source-sen-rand-paul-endorses-andy-sanborn-for-congress-in-nh-01/21967084|title=NH Primary Source: Sen. Rand Paul endorses Andy Sanborn for Congress in NH-01|work=wmur.com|last=DiStaso|first=John|date=June 27, 2018|access-date=July 27, 2018|archive-date=July 28, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180728040431/http://www.wmur.com/article/nh-primary-source-sen-rand-paul-endorses-andy-sanborn-for-congress-in-nh-01/21967084|url-status=live}}</ref>
'''State Senators''' * Rob Boyce (former)<ref name=snbn/> * Peter Bragdon (former)<ref name=snbn/> * Sam Cataldo (former)<ref name=snbn/> * Tom DeBlois (former)<ref name=snbn/> * Jim Forsythe (former)<ref name=snbn/> * Harold French<ref name=snbn>{{cite web|url=http://www.wmur.com/article/nh-primary-source-former-current-state-senators-back-sanborn-for-congress/11662113|title=NH Primary Source: Former, current state senators back Sanborn for Congress|work=wmur.com|last=DiStaso|first=John|date=August 10, 2017|access-date=July 27, 2018|archive-date=July 28, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180728040437/http://www.wmur.com/article/nh-primary-source-former-current-state-senators-back-sanborn-for-congress/11662113|url-status=live}}</ref>
'''Individuals''' * Corey Lewandowski, President Donald Trump's former campaign manager<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wmur.com/article/wmur-first-corey-lewandowski-endorses-andy-sanborns-bid-for-us-house/10400332|title=WMUR first: Corey Lewandowski endorses Andy Sanborn's bid for US House|work=wmur.com|last=DiStaso|first=John|date=August 2, 2017|access-date=July 27, 2018|archive-date=July 28, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180728040325/http://www.wmur.com/article/wmur-first-corey-lewandowski-endorses-andy-sanborns-bid-for-us-house/10400332|url-status=live}}</ref>
'''Organizations''' * Gun Owners of America<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wmur.com/article/nh-primary-source-gun-owners-of-america-endorse-sanborn-in-1st-district-us-house-race/21724741|title=NH Primary Source: Gun Owners of America endorse Sanborn in 1st District U.S. House race|work=wmur.com|last=DiStaso|first=John|date=June 20, 2018|access-date=July 27, 2018|archive-date=July 28, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180728040428/http://www.wmur.com/article/nh-primary-source-gun-owners-of-america-endorse-sanborn-in-1st-district-us-house-race/21724741|url-status=live}}</ref>}}
====Debate==== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" |+ 2018 New Hampshire 1st congressional district republican primary debate |- ! scope="col" | {{abbr|No.|Number}} ! scope="col" | Date ! scope="col" | Host ! scope="col" | Moderator ! scope="col" | Link ! scope="col"| <small>Republican</small> ! scope="col"| <small>Republican</small> ! scope="col"| <small>Republican</small> ! scope="col"| <small>Republican</small> ! scope="col"| <small>Republican</small> |- ! colspan="5" rowspan="2" |Key:<br />{{Colors|black|#90ff90| P }} <small>Participant </small> {{Colors|black|#FFFFDD| A }} <small>Absent </small> {{Colors|black|#ff9090| N }} <small>Not invited </small> {{Colors|black|#CCFFCC| I }} <small>Invited {{color box|#f0e68c|W}} Withdrawn</small> ! scope="col" style="background:{{party color|Republican Party (US)}}"| ! scope="col" style="background:{{party color|Republican Party (US)}}"| ! scope="col" style="background:{{party color|Republican Party (US)}}"| ! scope="col" style="background:{{party color|Republican Party (US)}}"| ! scope="col" style="background:{{party color|Republican Party (US)}}"| |- ! scope="col" | Michael Callis ! scope="col" | Jeff Denaro ! scope="col" | Eddie Edwards ! scope="col" | Andy Martin ! scope="col" | Andy Sanborn |- !1 | style="white-space:nowrap;" | Sep. 6, 2018 | style="white-space:nowrap;" | New Hampshire Union Leader<br />Saint Anselm College<br />WMUR | style="white-space:nowrap;" | Adam Sexton | style="white-space:nowrap;" |<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10Hm1MJaysM YouTube]</ref> | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{Yes|'''P'''}} |}
====Primary results==== {{Election box begin no change | title=Republican primary results}} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change |party = Republican Party (United States) |candidate = Eddie Edwards |votes = 23,510 |percentage = 48.0 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change |party = Republican Party (United States) |candidate = Andy Sanborn |votes = 20,364 |percentage = 41.6 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change |party = Republican Party (United States) |candidate = Andy Martin |votes = 2,072 |percentage = 4.2 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change |party = Republican Party (United States) |candidate = Michael Callis |votes = 1,254 |percentage = 2.6 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change |party = Republican Party (United States) |candidate = Jeff Denaro |votes = 963 |percentage = 2.0 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change |party = Republican Party (United States) |candidate = ''Bruce Crochetiere (withdrawn)'' |votes = 766 |percentage = 1.6 }} {{Election box total no change | votes = 48,929 | percentage = 100.0 }} {{Election box end}}
===Libertarian primary===
====Candidates====
=====Declared===== * Dan Belforti
===Independent candidates===
====Declared==== * Eric R. Eastman, Justice Progressive candidate, former state representative, actor and director
===General election=== ====Predictions==== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" !Source !Ranking !As of |- | align=left | The Cook Political Report<ref name="Cook">{{Cite web | url=https://cookpolitical.com/ratings/house-race-ratings/187562 | title=2018 House Race Ratings | website=Cook Political Report | access-date=October 30, 2018}}</ref> |{{USRaceRating|Likely|D}} |November 5, 2018 |- | align=left | Inside Elections<ref name="IE">{{Cite web | title=2018 House Ratings | url=http://www.insideelections.com/ratings/house/2018-house-ratings-november-1-2018 | publisher=The Rothenberg Political Report | access-date=November 5, 2018}}</ref> |{{USRaceRating|Lean|D}} |November 5, 2018 |- | align=left | Sabato's Crystal Ball<ref name="Sab">{{Cite web | title=2018 House | url=http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2018-house | publisher=Sabato's Crystal Ball | access-date=November 5, 2018}}</ref> |{{USRaceRating|Likely|D}} |November 5, 2018 |- | align="left" |RCP<ref name="RCP">{{cite news | title=Battle for the House 2018 | url=https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2018/house/2018_elections_house_map.html | publisher=RCP | accessdate=November 5, 2018}}</ref> |{{USRaceRating|Tossup}} |November 5, 2018 |- | align="left" |Daily Kos<ref name="Kos">{{cite web | url=https://elections.dailykos.com/app/elections/2018/office/house | title=Daily Kos Elections 2018 race ratings | website=Daily Kos | accessdate=November 5, 2018 }}{{Dead link|date=September 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> |{{USRaceRating|Lean|D}} |November 5, 2018 |- | align="left" |538<ref name="F538">{{cite web | last1=Silver | first1=Nate | title=2018 House Forecast | url=https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/2018-midterm-election-forecast/house | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180816164538/https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/2018-midterm-election-forecast/house/ | url-status=dead | archive-date=August 16, 2018 | website=FiveThirtyEight | accessdate=November 6, 2018 | date=August 16, 2018}}</ref> |{{USRaceRating|Likely|D}} |November 7, 2018 |}
====Debate==== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" |+ 2018 New Hampshire's 1st congressional district debate |- ! scope="col" | {{abbr|No.|Number}} ! scope="col" | Date ! scope="col" | Host ! scope="col" | Moderator ! scope="col" | Link ! scope="col"| <small>Democratic</small> ! scope="col"| <small>Republican</small> |- ! colspan="5" rowspan="2" |Key:<br />{{Colors|black|#90ff90| P }} <small>Participant </small> {{Colors|black|#FFFFDD| A }} <small>Absent </small> {{Colors|black|#ff9090| N }} <small>Not invited </small> {{Colors|black|#CCFFCC| I }} <small>Invited {{color box|#f0e68c|W}} Withdrawn</small> ! scope="col" style="background:{{party color|Democratic Party (US)}}"| ! scope="col" style="background:{{party color|Republican Party (US)}}"| |- ! scope="col" | Chris Pappas ! scope="col" | Eddie Edwards |- !1 | style="white-space:nowrap;" | Oct. 29, 2018 | style="white-space:nowrap;" | New Hampshire Union Leader<br />Saint Anselm College<br />WMUR | style="white-space:nowrap;" | Adam Sexton | style="white-space:nowrap;" |<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywQUqVkHAOI YouTube]</ref> | {{Yes|'''P'''}} | {{Yes|'''P'''}} |}
====Polling==== {| class="wikitable" |- valign= bottom ! Poll source ! Date(s)<br />administered ! Sample<br />size ! Margin<br />of error ! style="width:100px;"| Chris<br />Pappas (D) ! style="width:100px;"| Eddie<br />Edwards (R) ! style="width:100px;"| Dan<br />Belforti (L) ! Undecided |- |University of New Hampshire<ref name="University of New Hampshire">[https://web.archive.org/web/20181105184227/https://cola.unh.edu/sites/cola.unh.edu/files/research_publications/gsp2018_fall_nhelec110418.pdf University of New Hampshire]</ref> | align=center| November 1–4, 2018 | align=center| 309 | align=center| ± 5.6% | {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''53%''' | align=center| 40% | align=center| 3% | align=center| 4% |- |Emerson College<ref name="Emerson College">[https://www.emerson.edu/news-events/emerson-college-today/emerson-polls-ct-me-nh-two-house-races-play-potential-gubernatorial-upset#.W9nKdtL7S02 Emerson College]</ref> | align=center| October 27–29, 2018 | align=center| 570 | align=center| ± 4.3% | {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''48%''' | align=center| 46% | align=center| – | align=center| 5% |- |University of New Hampshire<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20181022204256/https://cola.unh.edu/sites/cola.unh.edu/files/research_publications/gsp2018_fall_cong102218.pdf University of New Hampshire]</ref> | align=center| October 10–18, 2018 | align=center| 265 | align=center| ± 6.0% | {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''46%''' | align=center| 37% | align=center| 4% | align=center| 13% |- |Saint Anselm College<ref name="Saint Anselm College">[https://www.anselm.edu/sites/default/files/Documents/NHIOP/Polls/1018%20Executive%20Summary%20(002).pdf Saint Anselm College]</ref> | align=center| October 10–15, 2018 | align=center| 234 | align=center| ± 6.5% | {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''44%''' | align=center| 36% | align=center| 1% | align=center| 19% |- |Emerson College<ref name="emerson.edu">[https://www.emerson.edu/news-events/emerson-college-today/two-emerson-e-polls-republicans-edge-us-senate-governor-races-nevada-new-hampshire-races-come-focus#.W8SfKBNKjfY Emerson College]</ref> | align=center| October 10–12, 2018 | align=center| 387 | align=center| ± 5.2% | {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''40%''' | align=center| 35% | align=center| – | align=center| 24% |- |OnMessage Inc. (R-Edwards)<ref>[https://www.wmur.com/article/nh-primary-source-internal-republican-poll-shows-edwards-well-positioned-against-democrat-pappas/23586589 OnMessage Inc. (R-Edwards)]</ref> | align=center| September 25–27, 2018 | align=center| 400 | align=center| ± 4.9% | align=center| 40% | {{party shading/Republican}} align=center| '''42%''' | align=center| – | align=center| 14% |- |American Research Group<ref>[http://americanresearchgroup.com/nhpoll/cd118/ American Research Group]</ref> | align=center| September 21–26, 2018 | align=center| 400 | align=center| ± 5.0% | {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''55%''' | align=center| 33% | align=center| – | align=center| 12% |}
====Results==== {{Election box begin no change | title=New Hampshire's 1st congressional district, 2018}} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change |party = Democratic Party (United States) |candidate = Chris Pappas |votes = 155,884 |percentage = 53.6 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change |party = Republican Party (United States) |candidate = Eddie Edwards |votes = 130,996 |percentage = 45.0 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change |party = Libertarian Party (United States) |candidate = Dan Belforti |votes = 4,048 |percentage = 1.4 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change |party = n/a |candidate = Write-ins |votes = 111 |percentage = 0.0 }} {{Election box total no change | votes = 291,039 | percentage = 100.0 }} {{Election box hold with party link no change | winner = Democratic Party (United States) }} {{Election box end}}
==District 2== {{Infobox election | election_name = 2018 New Hampshire's 2nd congressional district election | country = New Hampshire | type = presidential | ongoing = no | previous_election = 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in New Hampshire#District 2 | previous_year = 2016 | next_election = 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in New Hampshire#District 2 | next_year = 2020 | image_size = 150x150px | image1 = File:Ann McLane Kuster official photo (cropped 2).jpg | nominee1 = '''Annie Kuster''' | party1 = Democratic Party (United States) | popular_vote1 = '''155,358''' | percentage1 = '''55.5%''' | image2 = File:Steve Negron.png | nominee2 = Steve Negron | party2 = Republican Party (United States) | popular_vote2 = 117,990 | percentage2 = 42.2% | map_image = | map_size = | map_caption = | title = U.S. Representative | before_election = Ann McLane Kuster | before_party = Democratic Party (United States) | after_election = Ann McLane Kuster | after_party = Democratic Party (United States) }} {{see also|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 was Democrat Ann McLane Kuster, who had represented the district since 2013. She was re-elected with 49.7% of the vote in 2016.
=== Democratic primary ===
==== Candidates ==== * Annie Kuster, incumbent representative
====Primary results==== {{Election box begin no change | title=Democratic primary results}} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change |party = Democratic Party (United States) |candidate = Annie Kuster (incumbent) |votes = 55,954 |percentage = 100.0 }} {{Election box total no change | votes = 55,954 | percentage = 100.0 }} {{Election box end}}
===Republican primary===
====Candidates====
=====Declared===== *Brian Belanger, businessman<ref name=NHsos>{{Cite web|url=http://sos.nh.gov/2018FilingPeriod.aspx|title=2018 Filing Period|work=New Hampshire Secretary of State|access-date=June 15, 2018|archive-date=June 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180615125901/http://sos.nh.gov/2018FilingPeriod.aspx|url-status=live}}</ref> *Gerard Beloin<ref name=NHsos/> *Lynne Blankenbeker, former state representative<ref name=NH2A>{{Cite web | url=http://www.wmur.com/article/republican-blankenbeker-announces-candidacy-for-2nd-district-us-house-seat/15055572 | title=Republican Blankenbeker announces candidacy for 2nd District US House seat | work=WMUR-TV | last=DiStaso | first=John | date=January 10, 2018 | access-date=January 11, 2018 | archive-date=January 12, 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180112043022/http://www.wmur.com/article/republican-blankenbeker-announces-candidacy-for-2nd-district-us-house-seat/15055572 | url-status=live }}</ref> *Robert Burns, former Hillsborough County Treasurer<ref name=NHsos/> *Stewart Levenson, doctor and whistleblower<ref name=NHsos/> *Jay Mercer<ref name=NHsos/> *Steve Negron, state representative<ref name=NHsos/>
===== Withdrew ===== * Jack Flanagan, former Majority Leader of the New Hampshire House of Representatives and candidate for this seat in 2016<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.concordmonitor.com/Jack-Flanagan-withdraws-from-New-Hampshire-Second-Congressional-District-13659159|title=Brookline Republican bows out of 2nd Congressional District race|last=Steinhauser|first=Paul|date=November 10, 2017|work=Concord Monitor|access-date=January 3, 2018|archive-date=January 2, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180102054249/http://www.concordmonitor.com/Jack-Flanagan-withdraws-from-New-Hampshire-Second-Congressional-District-13659159|url-status=live}}</ref>
===== Declined ===== * Josh McElveen, political director and news anchor for WMUR-TV<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.concordmonitor.com/Josh-McElveen-not-running-for-NH-CD2-14767147|title=Concord Monitor|last=Steinhauser|first=Paul|date=January 8, 2018|access-date=April 21, 2018|archive-date=April 21, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180421233043/http://www.concordmonitor.com/Josh-McElveen-not-running-for-NH-CD2-14767147|url-status=live}}</ref>
==== Endorsements ==== {{Endorsements box |title=Lynne Blankenbeker |list= '''Individuals''' * Regina Birdsell, state senator<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wmur.com/article/nh-primary-source-state-sen-birdsell-endorses-blankenbeker-for-congress/18932263|title=NH Primary Source: State Sen. Birdsell endorses Blankenbeker for Congress|work=wmur.com|last=DiStaso|first=John|date=March 1, 2018|access-date=July 29, 2018|archive-date=July 29, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180729141455/http://www.wmur.com/article/nh-primary-source-state-sen-birdsell-endorses-blankenbeker-for-congress/18932263|url-status=live}}</ref> * Susan Brooks, U.S. Representative<ref name=usrpsbl>{{cite web|url=https://www.wmur.com/article/nh-primary-source-blankenbeker-backed-by-90-granite-state-women-6-current-gop-members-of-congress/22751289|title=NH Primary Source: Blankenbeker backed by 90 Granite State women, 6 current GOP members of Congress|work=wmur.com|last=DiStaso|first=John|date=August 16, 2018|access-date=August 27, 2018|archive-date=August 27, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180827110446/https://www.wmur.com/article/nh-primary-source-blankenbeker-backed-by-90-granite-state-women-6-current-gop-members-of-congress/22751289|url-status=live}}</ref> * Charles Douglas III, former U.S. Representative<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sentinelsource.com/news/local/political-notebook-former-congressman-endorses-blankenbeker-for-district/article_d7e7e6e0-3881-5e27-b2e6-31897d60cf6b.html|title=Political notebook: Former congressman endorses Blankenbeker for District 2|work=SentinelSource.com|last=Holt|first=William|date=July 25, 2018|access-date=July 27, 2018|archive-date=September 13, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200913070340/https://www.sentinelsource.com/news/local/political-notebook-former-congressman-endorses-blankenbeker-for-district/article_d7e7e6e0-3881-5e27-b2e6-31897d60cf6b.html|url-status=live}}</ref> * Jack Flanagan, former New Hampshire House Majority Leader<ref name=enrt/> * Virginia Foxx, U.S. Representative<ref name=usrpsbl/> * Harold French, state senator<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wmur.com/article/nh-primary-source-state-sen-french-endorses-blankenbeker-for-2nd-district-us-house-seat/20630012|title=NH Primary Source: State Sen. French endorses Blankenbeker for 2nd District U.S. House seat|work=wmur.com|last=DiStaso|first=John|date=May 9, 2018|access-date=July 27, 2018|archive-date=July 28, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180728040426/http://www.wmur.com/article/nh-primary-source-state-sen-french-endorses-blankenbeker-for-2nd-district-us-house-seat/20630012|url-status=live}}</ref> * Karen Handel, U.S. Representative<ref name=usrpsbl/> * Cathy McMorris Rodgers, U.S. Representative<ref name=usrpsbl/> * John Reagan, state senator<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wmur.com/article/nh-primary-source-sen-john-reagan-endorses-blankenbeker-in-2nd-district-us-house-race/20724804|title=NH Primary Source: Sen. John Reagan endorses Blankenbeker in 2nd District U.S. House race|work=wmur.com|last=DiStaso|first=John|date=May 17, 2018|access-date=July 29, 2018|archive-date=July 29, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180729112039/http://www.wmur.com/article/nh-primary-source-sen-john-reagan-endorses-blankenbeker-in-2nd-district-us-house-race/20724804|url-status=live}}</ref> * Martha Roby, U.S. Representative<ref name=usrpsbl/> * Ann Wagner, U.S. Representative<ref name=usrpsbl/> '''Organizations''' * Maggie's List<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.maggieslist.org/press/maggies-list-proudly-endorses-lynne-blankenbeker-for-new-hampshires-2nd-congressional-district|title=Maggie's List Proudly Endorses Lynne Blankenbeker for New Hampshire's 2nd Congressional District|work=Maggie's List|date=February 14, 2018|access-date=July 27, 2018|archive-date=July 28, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180728035754/http://www.maggieslist.org/press/maggies-list-proudly-endorses-lynne-blankenbeker-for-new-hampshires-2nd-congressional-district|url-status=live}}</ref> * Susan B. Anthony List<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sba-list.org/newsroom/press-releases/sba-list-endorses-lynne-blankenbeker-nh-02|title=SBA List Endorses Lynne Blankenbeker in NH-02|work=Susan B. Anthony List|date=July 11, 2018|access-date=July 27, 2018|archive-date=July 28, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180728035934/https://www.sba-list.org/newsroom/press-releases/sba-list-endorses-lynne-blankenbeker-nh-02|url-status=live}}</ref> }} {{Endorsements box |title=Stewart Levenson |list= * Don Davidson, former Nashua Mayor<ref name=nshua>{{cite web|url=http://www.wmur.com/article/nh-primary-source-two-former-nashua-mayors-back-republican-levenson-in-nh-02/21972985|title=NH Primary Source: Two former Nashua mayors back Republican Levenson in NH-02|work=wmur.com|last=DiStaso|first=John|date=June 28, 2018|access-date=July 27, 2018|archive-date=July 28, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180728040445/http://www.wmur.com/article/nh-primary-source-two-former-nashua-mayors-back-republican-levenson-in-nh-02/21972985|url-status=live}}</ref> * Bernie Streeter, former Nashua Mayor<ref name=nshua/> }} {{Endorsements box |title=Steve Negron |list= * Bob Clegg, former State Senate Majority Leader<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wmur.com/article/nh-primary-source-clegg-endorses-negron-in-2nd-district-us-house-race/22122584|title=NH Primary Source: Clegg endorses Negron in 2nd District U.S. House race|work=wmur.com|last=DiStaso|first=John|date=July 12, 2018|access-date=July 27, 2018|archive-date=July 28, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180728040425/http://www.wmur.com/article/nh-primary-source-clegg-endorses-negron-in-2nd-district-us-house-race/22122584|url-status=live}}</ref> * Richard Ferdinando, former state senator<ref name=enrt/> * Scott Hilliard, Merrimack County Sheriff<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.unionleader.com/Kevin-Landrigans-Granite-Status-NH-to-make-push-to-block-internet-sales-tax-06282018|title=Kevin Landrigan's Granite Status: NH to make push to block internet sales tax|work=New Hampshire Union Leader|last=Landrigan|first=Kevin|date=June 27, 2018|access-date=July 27, 2018|archive-date=July 28, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180728035800/http://www.unionleader.com/Kevin-Landrigans-Granite-Status-NH-to-make-push-to-block-internet-sales-tax-06282018|url-status=live}}</ref> * Donna Sytek, former New Hampshire House Speaker<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wmur.com/article/nh-primary-source-former-nh-house-speaker-donna-sytek-backs-negron-for-congress/21734170|title=NH Primary Source: Former NH House Speaker Donna Sytek backs Negron for Congress|work=wmur.com|last=DiStaso|first=John|date=June 21, 2018|access-date=July 27, 2018|archive-date=July 28, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180728040402/http://www.wmur.com/article/nh-primary-source-former-nh-house-speaker-donna-sytek-backs-negron-for-congress/21734170|url-status=live}}</ref> * ''New Hampshire Union Leader''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.unionleader.com/article/20180827/OPINION01/180829553/-1/opinion01|title=Steve Negron in the 2nd: A conservative voice for NH|work=New Hampshire Union Leader|date=August 26, 2018|access-date=August 27, 2018|archive-date=August 27, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180827142237/http://www.unionleader.com/article/20180827/OPINION01/180829553/-1/opinion01|url-status=live}}</ref> }}
====Primary results==== {{Election box begin no change | title=Republican primary results}} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change |party = Republican Party (United States) |candidate = Steve Negron |votes = 11,166 |percentage = 26.0 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change |party = Republican Party (United States) |candidate = Stewart Levenson |votes = 10,858 |percentage = 25.3 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change |party = Republican Party (United States) |candidate = Lynne Blankenbeker |votes = 9,836 |percentage = 22.9 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change |party = Republican Party (United States) |candidate = Robert Burns |votes = 6,811 |percentage = 15.9 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change |party = Republican Party (United States) |candidate = Brian Belanger |votes = 2,388 |percentage = 5.6 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change |party = Republican Party (United States) |candidate = Jay Mercer |votes = 1,232 |percentage = 2.9 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change |party = Republican Party (United States) |candidate = Gerald Beloin |votes = 623 |percentage = 1.5 }} {{Election box total no change | votes = 42,914 | percentage =100.0 }} {{Election box end}}
===Libertarian primary===
====Candidates====
=====Declared===== *Tom Alciere, former Republican state representative and Perennial candidate<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://TomAlciere.us/ |title=Tom Alciere Website |access-date=2021-10-14 |archive-date=2021-05-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210505152726/http://tomalciere.us/ |url-status=live }}</ref> *Justin O'Donnell, Libertarian activist, member of the Libertarian National Committee, sales consultant and National Guard veteran<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.odonnell2018.com/ |title=ODonnell 2018 Website |access-date=2018-03-31 |archive-date=2018-04-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180401075512/https://www.odonnell2018.com/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
====Primary results==== {{Election box begin no change | title=Libertarian primary results}} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change |party = Libertarian Party (United States) |candidate = Justin O'Donnell |votes = 426 |percentage = 74.7 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change |party = Libertarian Party (United States) |candidate = Tom Alciere |votes = 144 |percentage = 25.3 }}
{{Election box total no change | votes = 570 | percentage = 100.0 }} {{Election box end}}
===General election=== ====Predictions==== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" !Source !Ranking !As of |- | align=left | The Cook Political Report<ref name="Cook"/> |{{USRaceRating|Safe|D}} |November 5, 2018 |- | align=left | Inside Elections<ref name="IE"/> |{{USRaceRating|Safe|D}} |November 5, 2018 |- | align=left | Sabato's Crystal Ball<ref name="Sab"/> |{{USRaceRating|Safe|D}} |November 5, 2018 |- | align="left" |RCP<ref name="RCP"/> |{{USRaceRating|Likely|D}} |November 5, 2018 |- | align="left" |Daily Kos<ref name="Kos"/> |{{USRaceRating|Safe|D}} |November 5, 2018 |- | align="left" |538<ref name="F538"/> |{{USRaceRating|Safe|D}} |November 7, 2018 |}
====Polling==== {| class="wikitable" |- valign= bottom ! Poll source ! Date(s)<br />administered ! Sample<br />size ! Margin<br />of error ! style="width:100px;"| Anne McLane<br />Kuster (D) ! style="width:100px;"| Steven<br />Negron (R) ! style="width:100px;"| Justin<br />O'Donnell (L) ! Other ! Undecided |- |University of New Hampshire<ref name="University of New Hampshire"/> | align=center| November 1–4, 2018 | align=center| 321 | align=center| ± 5.5% | {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''56%''' | align=center| 35% | align=center| 2% | align=center| 1% | align=center| 7% |- |Emerson College<ref name="Emerson College"/> | align=center| October 27–29, 2018 | align=center| 569 | align=center| ± 4.3% | {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''52%''' | align=center| 40% | align=center| – | align=center| – | align=center| 7% |- |University of New Hampshire<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20181022204256/https://cola.unh.edu/sites/cola.unh.edu/files/research_publications/gsp2018_fall_cong102218.pdf University of New Hampshire ]</ref> | align=center| October 10–18, 2018 | align=center| 234 | align=center| ± 6.4% | {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''53%''' | align=center| 38% | align=center| 3% | align=center| – | align=center| 6% |- |Saint Anselm College<ref name="Saint Anselm College"/> | align=center| October 10–15, 2018 | align=center| 220 | align=center| ± 6.5% | {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''49%''' | align=center| 22% | align=center| 2% | align=center| – | align=center| 26% |- |Emerson College<ref name="emerson.edu"/> | align=center| October 10–12, 2018 | align=center| 401 | align=center| ± 5.2% | {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''44%''' | align=center| 25% | align=center| 2% | align=center| – | align=center| 28% |- |American Research Group<ref>[http://americanresearchgroup.com/nhpoll/cd218/ American Research Group]</ref> | align=center| September 21–26, 2018 | align=center| 400 | align=center| ± 5.0% | {{party shading/Democratic}} align=center| '''54%''' | align=center| 27% | align=center| – | align=center| – | align=center| 19% |}
====Results==== {{Election box begin no change | title=New Hampshire's 2nd congressional district, 2018}} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change |party = Democratic Party (United States) |candidate = Ann McLane Kuster (incumbent) |votes = 155,358 |percentage = 55.5 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change |party = Republican Party (United States) |candidate = Steve Negron |votes = 117,990 |percentage = 42.2 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change |party = Libertarian Party (United States) |candidate = Justin O'Donnell |votes = 6,206 |percentage = 2.2 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change |party = n/a |candidate = Write-ins |votes = 151 |percentage = 0.1 }} {{Election box total no change | votes = 279,705 | percentage = 100.0 }} {{Election box hold with party link no change | winner = Democratic Party (United States) }} {{Election box end}}
==See also== * 2016 United States House of Representatives elections * 2016 United States elections
==References== {{reflist}}
==External links== *[https://votesmart.org/election/2018/C/NH/2018-congressional Candidates] at Vote Smart *[https://ballotpedia.org/United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections_in_New_Hampshire,_2018 Candidates] at Ballotpedia *[https://www.fec.gov/data/elections/?cycle=2018&state=NH&sort=district Campaign finance] at FEC *[https://www.opensecrets.org/races/election?id=NH&cycle=2018 Campaign finance] at OpenSecrets
'''Official campaign websites for first district candidates''' *[http://www.belforti.org/ Dan Belforti (L) for Congress] *[https://www.facebook.com/NansiBCraig/ Nansi Boutwell Craig (I) for Congress] *[https://www.edwardsfornh.com/ Eddie Edwards (R) for Congress] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107055351/https://www.edwardsfornh.com/ |date=November 7, 2017 }} *[https://www.chrispappas.org/ Chris Pappas (D) for Congress]
'''Official campaign websites for second district candidates''' *[http://www.kusterforcongress.com/ Ann McLane Kuster (D) for Congress] *[https://web.archive.org/web/20180912204409/https://demandbetternh2.com/ Gary Moody (I) for Congress] *[http://www.negron4nh.com/ Steve Negron (R) for Congress] *[https://www.odonnell2018.com/ Justin O'Donnell (L) for Congress]
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