Campaign season is underway in New Hampshire as candidates filed for federal, state and county offices this week.
Gov. Chris Sununu, a Republican seeking his fourth term, filed for reelection Friday, the final day of the filing period. U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan, a Democrat, also filed for re-election.
The state Ballot Law Commission meets June 16 to hear any appeals from the June 1-10 filing period.
1 of 32 — GOP congressional candidate Matt Mowers files his candidacy with the N.H. Secretetary of State. 2022. NHPR photo.
GOP congressional candidate Matt Mowers files his candidacy with the N.H. Secretetary of State. 2022. NHPR photo.
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2 of 32 — Sen. Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire files for re-election 2022. NHPR photo Josh Rogers
U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-N.H., filed for re-election Friday, June 20, 2022.
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3 of 32 — Gail Huff Brown, Republican congressional candidate in New Hampshire. NHPR photo.
Gail Huff Brown, with husband Scott Brown and family, walk into the N.H. Secretary of State's office on June 9, 2022.
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4 of 32 — Tom Sherman, Democratic candidate for governor in New Hampshire. NHPR photo.
State Sen. Tom Sherman, a Democrat from Rye, is officially in the race for New Hampshire governor.
U.S. Rep. Annie Kuster filed for re-election in the 2nd Congressional District.
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6 of 32 — Don Bolduc, candidate for U.S. Senate in NH. NHPR photo
U.S. Senate Republican candidate Don Bolduc.
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State Sen. Chuck Morse, R-Salem, is running for U.S. Senate.
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8 of 32 — Lily Tang Williams 6.1.22 NHPR photo TBookman.JPG
Lily Tang Williams
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9 of 32 — Russell Prescott filing CD1 NHPR photo.JPG
Former Executive Councilor Russell Prescott of Kingston is running for the GOP nomination in the 1st Congressional District.
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Republican Matt Mowers filing for the 1st Congressional District.
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11 of 32 — Karoline Leavitt filing 6.8.22 NHPR photo
Republican Karoline Leavitt filed as a candidate for New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District on June 8, 2022.
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Karoline Leavitt, Republican congressional candidate, speaks to N.H. reporters after filing with the Secretary of State's office June 8, 2022.
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13 of 32 — Sen. Denise Ricciardi filing with N.H. Secretary of State on June 8, 2022. NHPR photo.
Sen. Denise Ricciardi filing with N.H. Secretary of State on June 8, 2022. NHPR photo.
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14 of 32 — Lily Tang Williams GOP candidate for NH's 2nd District. NHPR photo
Lily Tang Williams, a Republican congressional candidate in N.H.'s 2nd District, speaks with reporters at the State House.
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15 of 32 — Thad Riley, a Republican candidate for governor of N.H. NHPR photo
Thad Riley, a Republican candidate for governor of N.H. NHPR photo
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16 of 32 — Daryl Abbas of Salem filing to run for N.H. state Senate District 22 on June 2, 2022. NHPR photo.
Daryl Abbas of Salem filing to run for N.H. state Senate District 22 on June 2, 2022. NHPR photo.
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17 of 32 — Chuck Morse filing for U.S. Senate GOP primary. NHPR photo.
Chuck Morse, president of the N.H. state Senate, speaks with reporters after filing for the U.S. Senate GOP primary.
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18 of 32 — Tom Sherman 6 6.8.22 NHPR photo
State Sen. Tom Sherman, a Democratic candidate for N.H. governor.
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19 of 32 — Kevin Smith files for U.S. Senate 6.8.22 NHPR photo
Republican Kevin Smith of Londonderry filed for the U.S. Senate race June 8, 2022.
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20 of 32 — Kevin Smith files for Senate in New Hampshire. NHPR photo.
Republican Kevin Smith filed for U.S. Senate.
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21 of 32 — Tim Baxter
Tim Baxter is one of seven Republicans competing in New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District.
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22 of 32 — Gail Huff Brown filing for Congress, N.H. 1st District. NHPR photo, Zoey Knox
Republican Gail Huff Brown filed to run in N.H.'s 1st Congressional District on June 9, 2022.
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23 of 32 — Kevin Cavanaugh (D) Exec. Council D4 NHPR Zoey Knox photo.JPG
State Sen. Kevin Cavanaugh, a Democrat, is running for Executive Counci, District 4.
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24 of 32 — Tim Baxter filing N.H. 1st District. NHPR photo.
Tim Baxter, Republican candidate for Congress, N.H.'s 1st District.
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25 of 32 — Dana Hilliard (D) Exec. Council, N.H. NHPR photo.
Somersworth Mayor Dana Hilliard, a Democrat, files for the New Hampshire Executive Council, District 1.
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26 of 32 — Katherine Harake (D) Exec Council D3 NHPR. NHPR photo. N.H.
Katherine Harake, Executive Council candidate, District 3.
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27 of 32 — N.H. Gov. Chris Sununu files for re-election June 10, 2022. NHPR photo Dan Tuohy
N.H. Gov. Chris Sununu files for re-election June 10, 2022.
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28 of 32 — Tom Alciere, candidate for 1st Congressional District in N.H. NHPR photo
Congressional candidate Tom Alciere filed June 10, 2022 as a candidate in the 1st District.
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29 of 32 — N.H. Gov. Chris Sununu, R-Newfields. NHPR photo.
Gov. Chris Sununu speaks with reporters in the N.H. Secretary of State's office after filing for re-election June 10, 2022.
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30 of 32 — Gov. Chris Sununu, Republican governor of N.H.
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu, a Republican, is seeking a fourth term in 2022.
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31 of 32 — Gail Huff Brown filing for Congress on June 9, 2022. NHPR photo. New Hampshire
Republican Gail Huff Brown filed for New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District on June 9, 2022.
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32 of 32 — Shoshanna Kelly filing for N.H. Executive Council 6.9.22. NHPR photo.
Nashua Alderwoman Shoshanna Kelly filed for N.H. Executive Council, District 5, on June 9, 2022. A slate of Democrats also filed for council seats: Dana Hilliard for District 1, Katherine Harake for District 3, and Sen. Kevin Cavanaugh for District 4. Councilor Cinde Warmington, an incumbent Democrat in District 2, filed for re-election.
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Democratic incumbent U.S. Reps. Annie Kuster and Chris Pappas have signed up for the 2nd and 1st districts, respectively.
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U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas, a Democrat seeking re-election in New Hampshire's 1st District, filed on June 3, 2022.
State Sen. Tom Sherman, a Democrat from Rye, filed his gubernatorial bid with the Secretary of State on Wednesday. He is the only Democrat running for governor.
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Thad Riley filing for the governor's race.
Sununu has a primary contest: Karen Testerman filed her candidate papers Tuesday. Other GOP candidates for governor include Julian M. Acciard of Derry, Jay Lewis of Laconia, Richard McMenamon II of Gilmanton, and Thad Riley of Franklin.
Hassan will face Paul J. Krautmann of Keene and John Riggieri of Concord in the Democratic Senate primary.
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U.S. Senate candidate Bruce Fenton, a Republican.
The GOP primary for U.S. Senate has 11 candidates: Gerard Beloin, John Berman, Donald Bolduc, Bruce Fenton, Dennis Lamare, Edmond Laplante Jr., Andy Martin, Chuck Morse, Tejasinha Sivalingham, Kevin Smith, and Vikram Mansharamani.
Another crowded primary field is shaping up in the GOP primary in the 1st Congressional District. Republicans filing are: Mark Kilbane, Karoline Leavitt, Matt Mowers, Russell Prescott, Kevin Rondeau, Tim Baxter, Gail Huff Brown, Tom Alciere, Mary Maxwell, and Gilead Towne.
The 2nd District GOP field is: Scott Black, Robert Burns, Michael Callis, George Hansel, Dean A. Poirier, Jay Mercer, and Lily Tang Williams.
The state’s settlement fund for victims abused at the state’s former youth detention center is nearly out of money, with two months left to file claims. Lawmakers have not fully funded it over questions about payments to lawyers.
Goodlander has only been in Congress since January, but she looked hard at a run for Senate when Sen. Jeanne Shaheen announced earlier this year that she would not be seeking reelection next year.
The concept of local control — that political decision making is best when it's closest to the people — may be gospel in NH politics. But that same idea is also increasingly under threat in the State House these days.
With Congressman Chris Pappas announcing his candidacy for the US Senate seat now held by Jeanne Shaheen, candidates in other 2026 federal races are beginning to line up.
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