New Hampshire Senate Election 2026: Live Results
The New Hampshire Senate Election 2026 is on November 3, 2026. Chris Pappas (Democrat) faces Republican John E. Sununu. The seat is currently held by Democrats and is open this year. VoteTide rates the race Likely D. Prediction markets give Chris Pappas a 94% chance of winning. The average of the last 5 polls has Chris Pappas ahead by 7.8 points. The last polls in New Hampshire close at 8 p.m. Eastern.
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Updated Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:27:09 GMT
Results
No votes have been reported yet. Polls close at 8 p.m. Eastern.
Candidates
- Chris Pappas (Democrat)
- John E. Sununu (Republican)
Odds
- Kalshi: Democrat 94%, Republican 6%
- Polymarket: Democrat 95%, Republican 5%
Rating: Likely D
Latest polls
| Pollster | Dates | Pappas | Sununu |
|---|---|---|---|
| AtlasIntel | October 28 – November 1, 2026 | 52% | 44% |
| University of New Hampshire | October 27–31, 2026 | 54% | 42% |
| National Public Affairs (R) | October 25–29, 2026 | 51% | 45% |
| Rasmussen Reports (R) | October 20–23, 2026 | 50% | 44% |
| Saint Anselm College | October 19–20, 2026 | 50% | 43% |
| UMass Lowell/YouGov | October 2–19, 2026 | 48% | 41% |
| National Public Affairs (R) | October 8–12, 2026 | 50% | 45% |
| YouGov | September 28 – October 5, 2026 | 51% | 43% |
| Rasmussen Reports (R) | October 2–4, 2026 | 49% | 44% |
| Saint Anselm College | September 28–29, 2026 | 51% | 44% |
What's at stake
For the country
- This seat is held by Democrats. Losing it would make the path to a majority harder: they would then need 5 flips elsewhere.
- For Republicans it is a pick-up chance that would add a cushion to their majority.
- Senate control decides which judges and cabinet nominees are confirmed and whether the President's bills can pass.
For New Hampshire
- Senators vote on every federal law, confirm Supreme Court justices, federal judges and cabinet members, and ratify treaties. Terms last six years.
- It is an open seat, so there is no incumbent advantage this year.
Chris Pappas
- Supporters say a Democratic senator would push to lower health-care costs and protect the Affordable Care Act.
- They argue for restoring federal abortion protections and expanding voting access.
- They favour raising taxes on the highest earners and corporations to fund programs.
John E. Sununu
- Supporters say a Republican senator would keep taxes low and protect recent tax cuts.
- They argue for tighter border security and stricter immigration enforcement.
- They favour expanding domestic energy production and cutting federal regulation.
Arguments are summarised at party level from each side's stated priorities, not quotes from the candidates.
Frequently asked questions
Who is running in the New Hampshire Senate Election 2026?
Chris Pappas (D), John E. Sununu (R).
Who is favored to win the New Hampshire senate race?
Prediction markets give Chris Pappas a 94% chance. VoteTide's rating is Likely D.
When do polls close in New Hampshire?
On November 3, 2026, the last polls in New Hampshire close at 8 p.m. Eastern. The first results usually appear within an hour.
Where do these New Hampshire results come from?
Vote counts come from official election sources as they are published (and from the AP when configured). Odds come from Kalshi and Polymarket, and polls from public polling tables. The page refreshes every minute.
New Hampshire at a glance
- 2024 presidential result: Harris +2.8
- Electoral votes: 4
- U.S. House seats: 2