MANCHESTER, N.H. —
Election Day is here! Voters in New Hampshire will hit the polls to vote in the races for governor, U.S. Senate and both congressional districts. At the national level, voters will decide the balance of power in both chambers of Congress. See live time-stamped updates below:
New Hampshire Voting Locations
To find your polling location, go to this link to search by name or address.
Polling locations open as early as 6 a.m. and close as late as 8 p.m.
Election Day Forecast
Election Day will feature some clouds, with a passing shower possible in the North Country.
Otherwise, it will be mainly dry and mild again with highs approaching the low 70s in the Merrimack Valley and 60s elsewhere.
Key Races
Voters in the 2026 general election will weigh in on candidates in both U.S. House districts and one of New Hampshire’s Senate seats, along with other races up and down the ballot. Here’s a look at the major candidates in the key matchups:
Governor
Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte is seeking a second term. She’s facing Democrat Cinde Warmington. Libertarian Stephen Villee has gathered enough signatures to appear on the ballot.
U.S. Senate
Candidates are competing for an open seat, with U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen retiring. Democratic U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas is facing Republican former U.S. Sen. John E. Sununu. Edmond Laplante of the Constitution Party will also appear on the ballot.
U.S. House District 1
Republican Anthony DiLorenzo and Democrat Stefany Shaheen are competing for the open 1st District seat that was held by Pappas, who is running for U.S. Senate.
U.S. House District 2
Democratic U.S. Rep. Maggie Goodlander is vying for another term and is facing a repeat contest against Republican Lily Tang Williams. Independent Robbie Mahrou will also be on the ballot.
What’s Question 2 All About?
Voters in every New Hampshire town and city will be voting in November on a ballot question that, if passed, would put their local school districts under a tax cap. It reads: “Shall the (name of your city or town) limit property tax growth for (name of your school district or districts)?”
The question needs a 60% majority to pass. Each city or town votes separately for their own school district. It can get complicated for school districts that cover multiple towns and in towns that have a local school district but are also part of a regional high school district.