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New Hampshire elections, 2018
This page is an overview of the 2018 New Hampshire elections, including the state's election results, the offices on the ballot covered by Ballotpedia, featured elections, election dates, and frequently asked questions.
To see our analysis of the 2018 elections, visit Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub.
Results
U.S. House
New Hampshire U.S. House General Elections 2018 |
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| New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District |
Dan Belforti (Libertarian Party) |
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| New Hampshire's 2nd Congressional District |
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Justin O'Donnell (Libertarian Party) |
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State ballot measures
- See also: New Hampshire 2018 ballot measures
Click on the following links for state ballot measure results:
- New Hampshire Question 1, Taxpayer Standing to Bring Legal Actions Against Government Amendment (2018)
- New Hampshire Question 2, Right to Live Free from Governmental Intrusion in Private and Personal Information Amendment (2018)
State executives
Click on the following links for state executive election results:
State legislature
Click on the following links for state legislative election results:
Election analysis
Tens of thousands of elections took place in 2018 across the United States, including primary and general elections at the federal, state, and local levels. Within these elections, there were a variety of different trends and patterns that relayed a certain level of political significance. In 2018, we identified and followed a series of narratives—big picture stories—up-and-down the ballot and across the country throughout the year.
Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub presents our analysis, research, and curation of the 2018 elections.
Offices on the ballot
Below is a list of 2018 New Hampshire elections covered by Ballotpedia. Follow the links to learn more about each type.
See also:
Democratic Party primaries in New Hampshire, 2018
Republican Party primaries in New Hampshire, 2018
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Featured elections
The following New Hampshire elections were identified as featured elections based on electoral history, competitive polling, campaign finance data, or significant involvement from noteworthy individuals or organizations. The list also includes primary elections that featured conflict between different factions within the political party.
Federal elections
Primary elections
- New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District election (September 11, 2018 Republican primary)
- New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District election (September 11, 2018 Democratic primary)
General elections
There were no featured U.S. Senate general elections in New Hampshire in 2018.
State elections
Primary elections
There were no featured state-level primary elections in New Hampshire in 2018.
General elections
Local elections
There were no featured local elections in New Hampshire in 2018.
Election dates
Statewide election dates in New Hampshire are listed below. For more dates, please see Ballotpedia:Calendar.
Statewide election dates
September 11, 2018: Primary election
November 6, 2018: General election
Polling hours: Varies by municipality[1]
Local election dates
Ballotpedia provides comprehensive ballot coverage of municipal elections in the nation's 100 largest cities by population, including races for trial court judgeships and county offices that overlap them. Ballotpedia also covers the nation's 200 largest public school districts by student enrollment and all school districts overlapping the top 100 cities by population. This list also includes state legislative special elections:
January 9, 2018:
New Hampshire House of Representatives District Belknap County No. 3 (Primary)
February 27, 2018:
New Hampshire House of Representatives District Belknap County No. 3 (General)
Frequently asked questions
When were the polls open?
Varies by municipality[2]
See State Poll Opening and Closing Times (2018) for more information
Where could I find election results?
Election results are posted on Ballotpedia's election overview pages, as well as the relevant candidate pages. You can find links to the election overview pages in the "Offices on the ballot" section of this page.
How did primaries work in New Hampshire?
See Primary elections in New Hampshire.
How could I register to vote?
Was there an early voting period?
Who was eligible for absentee voting?
What were the voter ID laws in New Hampshire?
See Voter identification laws by state.
How could I have filed to run for office?
See Ballot access requirements for political candidates in New Hampshire for information on how to run for state or federal office.
What did Ballotpedia cover?
See Election coverage approach for Ballotpedia.
How do I contact Ballotpedia with a question?
Email us at editor@ballotpedia.org.
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