2016 United States House of Representatives elections in New Hampshire

The 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in New Hampshire were held on November 8, 2016, 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 2016 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate, and various state and local elections. The primaries were held on September 13.

Overview Results of the 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in New Hampshire by district:

DistrictDemocraticRepublicanOthersTotalResult Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes %District 1 162,080 44.29% 157,176 42.95% 46,728 12.77% 365,984 100.0% Democratic gainDistrict 2 174,495 49.74% 158,973 45.32% 17,324 4.94% 350,792 100.0% Democratic holdTotal 336,575 46.96% 316,149 44.11% 64,052 8.94% 716,776 100.0%

District 1

The 1st district covers the southeastern part of the state and consists of three general areas: Greater Manchester, the Seacoast and the Lakes Region. Incumbent Republican Frank Guinta, who had represented the district since 2015 and previously from 2011 to 2013, ran for re-election. He was elected with 52% of the vote in 2014, defeating Democratic incumbent Carol Shea-Porter. The district had a PVI of R+1.

Republican primary In May 2015, Guinta settled a case with the Federal Election Commission involving $355,000 that had been donated to him by his parents during his first House campaign in 2010. The settlement required him to return the donation and pay a $15,000 fine to the FEC. New Hampshire politicians including Republican U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte called on Guinta to resign his House seat, but he refused.

Candidates Nominee Frank Guinta, incumbent U.S. representative

Eliminated in primary Richard Ashooh, businessman Michael Callis Jamieson Gradert Robert Risley

Withdrawn Dan Innis, dean of the Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics at the University of New Hampshire and 2014 candidate Pamela Tucker, state representative

Endorsements

Debate + 2016 New Hampshire 1st congressional district Republican primary debate Date Host Moderator Link Republican RepublicanKey: Participant  Absent  Not invited  Invited Withdrawn Richard Ashooh Frank Guinta1 Sep. 13, 2016 New Hampshire Institute of PoliticsNew Hampshire Union LeaderWMUR-TV Josh McElveenYouTube

Results

Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Carol Shea-Porter, former U.S. representative from this seat (2007-2011 and 2013-2015)

Withdrawn Shawn O'Connor, businessman (running as an Independent)

Declined Martha Fuller Clark, state senator and nominee for the seat in 2000 and 2002 Garth Corriveau, Manchester alderman Tom Ferrini, former mayor of Portsmouth Travis Harker, physician and former president of the New Hampshire Medical Society Andrew Hosmer, state senator Terie Norelli, state representative and former speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representatives Chris Pappas, executive councilor Stefany Shaheen, Portsmouth city councilor and daughter of U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen Donna Soucy, state senator

Results

General election Endorsements

Debates + 2016 New Hampshire 1st congressional district debates Date Host Moderator Link Republican Democratic IndependentKey: Participant  Absent  Not invited  Invited Withdrawn Frank Guinta Carol Shea-Porter Shawn O'Conner1 Oct. 24, 2016 NH1-TV Paul SteinhauserKeke VencillC-SPAN 2 Nov. 3, 2016 New Hampshire Institute of PoliticsNew Hampshire Union LeaderWMUR-TV Josh McElveenYouTube

Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror FrankGuinta (R) CarolShea-Porter (D) RobertLombardo (L) ShawnO' Connor (I) Other UndecidedUMass Amherst/YouGovUMass Amherst/YouGov October 17–21, 2016 380 ± ?% 37% 41% 9% − 3% 10%Normington Petts (D-House Majority PAC)Normington Petts (D-House Majority PAC) September 18–21, 2016 400 ± 4.9% 34% 44% 4% 4% 4% 10%North Star Opinion Research (R-NRCC)North Star Opinion Research (R-NRCC) September 14–18, 2016 427 ± ?% 41% 38% 4% 8% − 9%University of New HampshireUniversity of New Hampshire August 20–28, 2016 211 ± 6.7% 29% 48% − − 5% 19%University of New HampshireUniversity of New Hampshire July 9–18, 2016 215 ± 6.7% 37% 43% − − 7% 10%

Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror RichAshooh (R) CarolShea-Porter (D) Other UndecidedWMUR/UNHWMUR/UNH August 20–28, 2016 211 ± 6.7% 27% 50% 4% 19%WMUR/UNHWMUR/UNH July 9–18, 2016 215 ± 6.7% 29% 46% 6% 18%

Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 7, 2016RCPOctober 31, 2016

Results Shea-Porter narrowly flipped the seat Democratic. This, along with the narrow victory by Democrat Maggie Hassan in the concurrent Senate election, made it the first time since 1854 that New Hampshire's congressional delegation was fully represented by Democrats.

District 2

The 2nd district covers the western and northern parts of the state and includes the cities of Nashua and Concord. Incumbent Democrat Ann McLane Kuster, who had represented the district since 2013, ran for re-election. She was re-elected with 55% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of D+3.

Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Ann McLane Kuster, incumbent U.S. representative

Declined Jim Bouley, mayor of Concord Dan Feltes, state senator Jason Lyon, activist and businessman Steve Shurtleff, state representative Colin Van Ostern, executive councilor (ran for governor) Mike Vlacich, campaign manager for U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen Jeff Woodburn, state senator

Results

Republican primary Candidates Nominee Jim Lawrence, former state representative and candidate for this seat in 2014

Eliminated in primary Eric Estevez, state representative Jack Flanagan, New Hampshire House majority leader Walter Kelly, candidate for Senate in 2014 Andy Martin, perennial candidate Jay Mercer Casey Newell

Declined Charles Bass, former U.S. representative Marilinda Garcia, former state representative, and nominee for this seat in 2014 Gary Lambert, former state senator and candidate for this seat in 2014

Endorsements

Debate + 2016 New Hampshire 2nd congressional district Republican primary debate Date Host Moderator Link Republican RepublicanKey: Participant  Absent  Not invited  Invited Withdrawn Jack Flanagan Jim Lawrence1 Sep. 8, 2016 New Hampshire Union LeaderSaint Anselm CollegeWMUR Josh McElveenYouTube

Results

General election Endorsements

Debate + 2016 New Hampshire 2nd congressional district debate Date Host Moderator Link Democratic RepublicanKey: Participant  Absent  Not invited  Invited Withdrawn Annie McLane Kuster Jim Lawrence1 Nov. 4, 2016 New Hampshire Institute of PoliticsNew Hampshire Union LeaderWMUR-TV Josh McElveenYouTube

Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror Ann McLaneKuster (D) JimLawrence (R) Other UndecidedUniversity of New Hampshire August 20–28, 2016 222 ± 6.6% 40% 34% 3% 22%University of New Hampshire July 9–18, 2016 254 ± 6.1% 38% 32% 4% 26%

Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror Ann McLaneKuster (D) JackFlanagan (R) Other UndecidedWMUR/UNH August 20–28, 2016 222 ± 6.6% 40% 35% 3% 22%WMUR/UNH July 9–18, 2016 254 ± 6.1% 38% 32% 4% 26%

Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 7, 2016RCPOctober 31, 2016

Results

See also United States House of Representatives elections, 2016 United States elections, 2016

References

External links U.S. House elections in New Hampshire, 2016 at Ballotpedia Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets