Elections 2026

Hampton select board member, Carleigh Beriont, has joined the Democratic primary race in New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District, and Dover State Rep. Alice Wade has formed an exploratory committee.

Stefany Shaheen, a former Portsmouth city councilor and daughter of U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, is the second Democrat to join the race.

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.

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.

After weeks of flirting with the prospect and strong encouragement from national Republicans — including President Donald Trump — Sununu said it wasn’t the right choice for him and his family.

The four-term congressman praised his family — and Sen. Jeanne Shaheen — in announcing his run.

In a video released Wednesday, the senator and former New Hampshire governor said “it’s just time” to step away from elected office