New Hampshire Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D) will not seek re-election in 2026, opening up the race for a new senator. Two candidates have already filed to run for the seat: Rep. Chris Pappas (D) and Tejasinha Sivalingam (R). Other potential candidates gaining media attention include Rep. Maggie Goodlander (D), former Sen. Scott Brown (R), former Gov. Chris Sununu (R), and former Rep. Annie Kuster (D), although the latter two have stated they will not run.
All four members of New Hampshire’s congressional delegation are Democrats, but the state has had a Republican trifecta since 2021. The state has voted for Democratic presidential candidates in the last six elections, with Joe Biden winning in 2020 and Kamala Harris winning in 2024.
The Cook Political Report and Sabato’s Crystal Ball both rate the general election as leaning Democratic, while Inside Elections sees it as a battleground. It is expected to be a closely watched race with Shaheen’s decision not to run adding uncertainty. Voters in New Hampshire will have an important decision to make on November 3, 2026.
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