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Here come the candidates: See who's running in N.H.

New Hampshire Public Radio | By NHPR Staff
Published June 10, 2022 at 10:36 AM EDT
N.H. Gov. Chris Sununu files for re-election June 10, 2022.
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N.H. Gov. Chris Sununu files for re-election June 10, 2022.

This post was last updated in June 2022. For information on the candidates running in the November 2022 elections in New Hampshire, look up a sample ballot here. For more election information, check out NHPR's voter guide.

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.

GOP congressional candidate Matt Mowers files his candidacy with the N.H. Secretetary of State. 2022. NHPR photo.
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.
Dan Tuohy / NHPR
U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-N.H., filed for re-election Friday, June 20, 2022.
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.
Josh Rogers / NHPR
Gail Huff Brown, with husband Scott Brown and family, walk into the N.H. Secretary of State's office on June 9, 2022.
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.
Zoey Knox / NHPR
State Sen. Tom Sherman, a Democrat from Rye, is officially in the race for New Hampshire governor.
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.
Dan Tuohy / NHPR
U.S. Rep. Annie Kuster filed for re-election in the 2nd Congressional District.
5 of 32  — Rep. Annie Kuster Josh Rogers NHPR photo
U.S. Rep. Annie Kuster filed for re-election in the 2nd Congressional District.
Josh Rogers / NHPR
U.S. Senate Republican candidate Don Bolduc.
6 of 32  — Don Bolduc, candidate for U.S. Senate in NH. NHPR photo
U.S. Senate Republican candidate Don Bolduc.
Todd Bookman / NHPR
State Sen. Chuck Morse, R-Salem, is running for U.S. Senate.
7 of 32  — Sen. Chuck Morse 060122 NHPR photo Dan Tuohy 1.JPG
State Sen. Chuck Morse, R-Salem, is running for U.S. Senate.
Dan Tuohy / NHPR
Lily Tang Williams
8 of 32  — Lily Tang Williams 6.1.22 NHPR photo TBookman.JPG
Lily Tang Williams
Todd Bookman / NHPR
Former Executive Councilor Russell Prescott of Kingston is running for the GOP nomination in the 1st Congressional District.
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.
Dan Tuohy / NHPR
Republican Matt Mowers filing for the 1st Congressional District.
10 of 32  — Matt Mowers filing NHPR photo dt.JPG
Republican Matt Mowers filing for the 1st Congressional District.
Dan Tuohy / NHPR
Republican Karoline Leavitt filed as a candidate for New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District on June 8, 2022.
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.
Dan Tuohy / NHPR
Karoline Leavitt, Republican congressional candidate, speaks to N.H. reporters after filing with the Secretary of State's office June 8, 2022.
12 of 32  — Karoline Leavitt NHPR photo Dan Tuohy
Karoline Leavitt, Republican congressional candidate, speaks to N.H. reporters after filing with the Secretary of State's office June 8, 2022.
Dan Tuohy / NHPR
Sen. Denise Ricciardi filing with N.H. Secretary of State on June 8, 2022. NHPR photo.
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.
Dan Tuohy / NHPR
Lily Tang Williams, a Republican congressional candidate in N.H.'s 2nd District, speaks with reporters at the State House.
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.
Todd Bookman / NHPR
Thad Riley, a Republican candidate for governor of N.H. NHPR photo
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
Todd Bookman / NHPR
Daryl Abbas of Salem filing to run for N.H. state Senate District 22 on June 2, 2022. NHPR photo.
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.
Dan Tuohy / NHPR
Chuck Morse, president of the N.H. state Senate, speaks with reporters after filing for the U.S. Senate GOP primary.
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.
Dan Tuohy / NHPR
State Sen. Tom Sherman, a Democratic candidate for N.H. governor.
18 of 32  — Tom Sherman 6 6.8.22 NHPR photo
State Sen. Tom Sherman, a Democratic candidate for N.H. governor.
Dan Tuohy / NHPR
Republican Kevin Smith of Londonderry filed for the U.S. Senate race June 8, 2022.
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.
Dan Tuohy / NHPR
Republican Kevin Smith filed for U.S. Senate.
20 of 32  — Kevin Smith files for Senate in New Hampshire. NHPR photo.
Republican Kevin Smith filed for U.S. Senate.
Dan Tuohy / NHPR
Tim Baxter hugs a supporter at the State House
21 of 32  — Tim Baxter
Tim Baxter is one of seven Republicans competing in New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District.
Zoey Knox / NHPR
Republican Gail Huff Brown filed to run in N.H.'s 1st Congressional District on June 9, 2022.
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.
Zoey Knox / NHPR
State Sen. Kevin Cavanaugh, a Democrat, is running for Executive Counci, District 4.
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.
Zoey Knox / NHPR
Tim Baxter, Republican candidate for Congress, N.H.'s 1st District.
24 of 32  — Tim Baxter filing N.H. 1st District. NHPR photo.
Tim Baxter, Republican candidate for Congress, N.H.'s 1st District.
Zoey Knox /NHPR
Somersworth Mayor Dana Hilliard, a Democrat, files for the New Hampshire Executive Council, District 1.
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.
Zoey Knox / NHPR
Katherine Harake, Executive Council candidate, District 3.
26 of 32  — Katherine Harake (D) Exec Council D3 NHPR. NHPR photo. N.H.
Katherine Harake, Executive Council candidate, District 3.
Zoey Knox / NHPR
N.H. Gov. Chris Sununu files for re-election June 10, 2022.
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.
Dan Tuohy / NHPR
Congressional candidate Tom Alciere filed June 10, 2022 as a candidate in the 1st District.
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.
NHPR
Gov. Chris Sununu speaks with reporters in the N.H. Secretary of State's office after filing for re-election June 10, 2022.
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.
Dan Tuohy / NHPR
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu, a Republican, is seeking a fourth term in 2022.
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.
Dan Tuohy / NHPR
Republican Gail Huff Brown filed for New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District on June 9, 2022.
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.
Dan Tuohy / NHPR
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.
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.
Zoey Knox / NHPR

Democratic incumbent U.S. Reps. Annie Kuster and Chris Pappas have signed up for the 2nd and 1st districts, respectively.

U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas, a Democrat seeking re-election in New Hampshire's 1st District, filed on June 3, 2022.
Dan Tuohy / NHPR
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.

Thaddeau Riley filing for the governor's race.
Todd Bookman / NHPR
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.

U.S. Senate candidate Bruce Fenton, a Republican.
Todd Bookman / NHPR
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 primary is Sept. 13.

Those filingdeclarations of intent to be a candidate in the general election from a political organization include: Steven Hattamer, Kevin Kahn, Thomas Sharpe, and Geoffrey Woollacott for U.S. Senate, and James Powers for the 2nd Congressional District.
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