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New Hampshire state legislative districts
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There are 424 seats in the New Hampshire General Court. All 24 seats of the New Hampshire State Senate and all 400 seats of the New Hampshire House of Representatives are up for election every two years.
Chambers
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Senate
The New Hampshire Senate has been meeting since 1784. It consists of 24 members representing Senate districts based on population.
As of the 2020 Census, New Hampshire state senators represented an average of 57,462 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented 55,060 residents.
Qualifications
To be eligible to serve in the New Hampshire State Senate, a candidate must be:[1]
- At least 30 years of age
- A registered voter
- A resident of the state for seven years immediately preceding the election
- A resident of the district for which the candidate is running
Vacancies
If there is a vacancy in the New Hampshire General Court, a special election must be held to fill the vacant seat. The governor and executive council must call a special election within 21 days of receiving proof of a vacancy or a request that a vacancy be filled.[2][3][4]
See sources: New Hampshire Cons. Part II, Articles 16 and 34 and New Hampshire Rev. Stat. Ann. § 661:8
Salaries
- See also: Comparison of state legislative salaries
| State legislative salaries, 2024[5] | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $100/year | No per diem is paid. |
Districts
These are links to every district in the New Hampshire State Senate.
House
The House of Representatives consists of 400 members coming from 103 districts across the state.
As of the 2020 Census, New Hampshire state representatives represented an average of 3,448 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented 3,304 residents.
Qualifications
To be eligible to serve in the New Hampshire House of Representatives, a candidate must be:[6]
- At least 18 years of age
- A registered voter
- A resident of the state for two years immediately preceding the election
- A resident of the town or ward the candidate is running to represent
Vacancies
If there is a vacancy in the New Hampshire General Court, a special election must be held to fill the vacant seat. The governor and executive council must call a special election within 21 days of receiving proof of a vacancy or a request that a vacancy be filled.[7][8][9]
See sources: New Hampshire Cons. Part II, Articles 16 and 34 and New Hampshire Rev. Stat. Ann. § 661:8
Salaries
- See also: Comparison of state legislative salaries
| State legislative salaries, 2024[10] | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $100/year | No per diem is paid. |
Districts
These are links to every district in the New Hampshire House of Representatives.
Redistricting
In New Hampshire, both congressional and state legislative district boundaries are drawn by the state legislature. These lines are subject to veto by the governor.[11]
State law requires that state legislative districts "be contiguous, and maintain the boundaries of towns, wards, or unincorporated places." There are no such requirements in place for congressional districts.[11]
On March 23, 2022, Gov. Chris Sununu (R) signed a new state house map into law. On May 6, Sununu signed a new state senate map into law. These maps took effect for New Hampshire's 2022 elections.
On Jan. 5, 2022, the New Hampshire House of Representatives voted 186-168 to approve the state House map.[12] On Feb. 16, the New Hampshire State Senate voted 14-10 to approve the map.[12] On Feb. 16, the New Hampshire State Senate voted 14-10 to approve the map.[12]
On Feb. 16, the state Senate voted 14-10 to approve the state Senate map. On April 21, the House voted 172-149 to approve the map.[13]
Senate elections
New Hampshire state senators serve two-year terms, with all seats up for election every two years. New Hampshire holds elections for its legislature in even years.
2026
Elections for the New Hampshire State Senate will take place in 2026. The general election is on November 3, 2026.
2024
Elections for the New Hampshire State Senate took place in 2024. The general election was on November 5, 2024. The primary was September 10, 2024. The filing deadline was June 14, 2024.
2022
Elections for the New Hampshire State Senate took place in 2022. The general election was on November 8, 2022. A primary was scheduled for September 13, 2022. The filing deadline was June 10, 2022.
Heading into the 2022 election, Republicans held a 13-10 majority with one vacancy. Republicans gained one seat in the election, giving them a 14-10 majority.
| New Hampshire State Senate | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 8, 2022 | After November 9, 2022 | |
| Democratic Party | 10 | 10 | |
| Republican Party | 13 | 14 | |
| Vacancy | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 24 | 24 | |
2020
Elections for the office of New Hampshire State Senate took place in 2020. The general election was held on November 3, 2020. A primary was scheduled for September 8, 2020. The filing deadline was June 12, 2020.
In the 2020 elections, Republicans flipped four seats and gained control of the New Hampshire State Senate.
| New Hampshire State Senate | |||
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| Party | As of November 3, 2020 | After November 4, 2020 | |
| Democratic Party | 14 | 10 | |
| Republican Party | 10 | 14 | |
| Total | 24 | 24 | |
2018
Elections for the New Hampshire State Senate took place in 2018. The semi-closed primary election took place on September 11, 2018, and the general election was held on November 6, 2018. The candidate filing deadline was June 15, 2018.[14]
In the 2018 elections, Democrats flipped four seats and gained control of the New Hampshire State Senate.
| New Hampshire State Senate | |||
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| Party | As of November 6, 2018 | After November 7, 2018 | |
| Democratic Party | 10 | 14 | |
| Republican Party | 14 | 10 | |
| Total | 24 | 24 | |
2016
Elections for the New Hampshire State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election took place on September 13, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 10, 2016. All 24 seats in the New Hampshire State Senate were up for election in 2016.
Heading into the election, Republicans held a 13-10 majority with one vacancy. Republicans gained one seat in the election, giving them a 14-10 majority.
| New Hampshire State Senate | |||
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| Party | As of November 7, 2016 | After November 8, 2016 | |
| Democratic Party | 10 | 10 | |
| Republican Party | 13 | 14 | |
| Vacancy | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 24 | 24 | |
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2014Elections for the New Hampshire State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on September 9, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 13, 2014. Heading into the election, Republicans held a 12-11 majority with one vacancy. Republicans gained two seats in the election, giving them a 14-10 majority.
2012Elections for the office of New Hampshire State Senate took place in 2012. The primary election was held on September 11, 2012, and the general election was held on November 6, 2012. The candidate filing deadline was June 15, 2012. A total of 24 seats were up for election. Heading into the election, Republicans held a 19-5 majority. Republicans lost six seats in the election, giving them a 13-11 majority.
The following table details the 10 districts with the smallest margin of victory in the November 6 general election.
2010Elections for the office of New Hampshire State Senate took place in 2010. The primary election was held on September 14, 2010, and the general election was held on November 2, 2010. The candidate filing deadline was June 11, 2010. Heading into the election, Democrats held a 14-10 majority. Democrats lost nine seats in the election, giving Republicans a 19-5 majority.
In 2010, the candidates for state Senate raised a total of $2,461,574 in campaign contributions. The top 10 donors were:[15]
2008Elections for the office of New Hampshire State Senate consisted of a primary election on September 9, 2008, and a general election on November 4, 2008. During the 2008 election, the total value of contributions to Senate candidates was $2,618,697. The top 10 contributors were:[16]
2006Elections for the office of New Hampshire State Senate consisted of a primary election on September 12, 2006, and a general election on November 7, 2006. During the 2006 election, the total value of contributions to Senate candidates was $2,684,106. The top 10 contributors were:[17]
2004Elections for the office of New Hampshire State Senate consisted of a primary election on September 14, 2004, and a general election on November 2, 2004. During the 2004 election, the total value of contributions to Senate candidates was $2,045,226. The top 10 contributors were:[18]
2002Elections for the office of New Hampshire State Senate consisted of a primary election on September 10, 2002, and a general election on November 5, 2002. During the 2002 election, the total value of contributions to Senate candidates was $1,764,674. The top 10 contributors were:[19]
2000Elections for the office of New Hampshire State Senate consisted of a primary election on September 10, 2002, and a general election on November 5, 2002. During the 2000 election, the total value of contributions to Senate candidates was $1,826,673. The top 10 contributors were:[20]
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House elections
New Hampshire state representatives serve two-year terms, with all seats up for election every two years. New Hampshire holds elections for its legislature in even years.
2026
Elections for the New Hampshire House of Representatives will take place in 2026. The general election is on November 3, 2026.
2024
Elections for the New Hampshire House of Representatives took place in 2024. The general election was on November 5, 2024. The primary was September 10, 2024. The filing deadline was June 14, 2024.
In the 2024 elections, Republicans increased their majority from 197-191, with 11 vacancies and one nonpartisan member, to 221-177, with one vacancy and one independent member.
| New Hampshire House of Representatives | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 5, 2024 | After November 6, 2024 | |
| Democratic Party | 191 | 177 | |
| Republican Party | 197 | 221 | |
| Independent | 0 | 1 | |
| Nonpartisan | 1 | 0 | |
| Vacancy | 11 | 1 | |
| Total | 400 | 400 | |
2022
Elections for the New Hampshire House of Representatives took place in 2022. The general election was on November 8, 2022. A primary was scheduled for September 13, 2022. The filing deadline was June 10, 2022.
Heading into the 2022 election, Republicans held a 202-177 majority with one independent member and 20 vacancies. After the election, Republicans maintained their control with a 201-198 majority with one vacancy.
| New Hampshire House of Representatives | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 8, 2022 | After November 9, 2022 | |
| Democratic Party | 177 | 198 | |
| Republican Party | 202 | 201 | |
| Independent | 1 | 0 | |
| Vacancy | 20 | 1 | |
| Total | 400 | 400 | |
2020
Elections for the office of New Hampshire House of Representatives took place in 2020. The general election was held on November 3, 2020. A primary was scheduled for September 8, 2020. The filing deadline was June 12, 2020.
In the 2020 election, Republicans won control of the New Hampshire House of Representatives with a majority of 213-187.
| New Hampshire House of Representatives | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 3, 2020 | After November 4, 2020 | |
| Democratic Party | 230 | 187 | |
| Republican Party | 156 | 213 | |
| Libertarian Party | 1 | 0 | |
| Vacancy | 13 | 0 | |
| Total | 400 | 400 | |
2018
Elections for the New Hampshire House of Representatives took place in 2018. The semi-closed primary election took place on September 11, 2018, and the general election was held on November 6, 2018. The candidate filing deadline was June 15, 2018.[21]
In the 2018 elections, Democrats gained control of the New Hampshire House of Representatives.
| New Hampshire House of Representatives | |||
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| Party | As of November 6, 2018 | After November 7, 2018 | |
| Democratic Party | 167 | 233 | |
| Republican Party | 212 | 167 | |
| Independent | 2 | 0 | |
| Vacancy | 19 | 0 | |
| Total | 400 | 400 | |
2016
Elections for the New Hampshire House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on September 13, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 10, 2016. All 400 seats in the New Hampshire House of Representatives were up for election in 2016.
Heading into the election, Republicans held a 230-157 majority with one Libertarian member and 12 vacancies.[22] Republicans lost 10 seats in the election, giving them a 227-173 majority.
| New Hampshire House of Representatives | |||
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| Party | As of November 7, 2016 | After November 8, 2016 | |
| Democratic Party | 157 | 173 | |
| Republican Party | 230 | 227 | |
| Libertarian Party | 1 | 0 | |
| Vacancy | 12 | 0 | |
| Total | 400 | 400 | |
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2014Elections for the New Hampshire House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on September 9, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 13, 2014. Heading into the election, Democrats held a 213-173 majority with 14 vacancies. Democrats lost 53 seats in the election, giving Republicans a 239-160 majority with one independent member.
2012Elections for the office of New Hampshire House of Representatives took place in 2012. The primary election was held on September 5, 2012, and the general election was held on November 6, 2012. The candidate filing deadline was June 15, 2012. All 400 seats were up for election. Heading into the election, Republicans held a 288-103 majority with two independent members and seven vacancies. Republicans lost 109 seats in the election, giving Democrats a 221-179 majority.
2010Elections for the office of New Hampshire House of Representatives took place in 2010. The primary election was held on September 14, 2010, and the general election was held on November 2, 2010. The candidate filing deadline was June 11, 2010. Heading into the election, Democrats held a 216-174 majority with 10 vacancies. Democrats lost 114 seats in the election, giving Republicans a 298-102 majority.
In 2010, the candidates for state House raised a total of $489,484 in campaign contributions. The top 10 donors were:[23]
2008Elections for the office of New Hampshire House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on September 9, 2008, and a general election on November 4, 2008. During the 2008 election, the total value of contributions to House candidates was $468,987. The top 10 contributors were:[24]
2006Elections for the office of New Hampshire House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on September 12, 2006, and a general election on November 7, 2006. During the 2006 election, the total value of contributions to House candidates was $528,066. The top 10 contributors were:[25]
2004Elections for the office of New Hampshire House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on September 14, 2004, and a general election on November 2, 2004. During the 2004 election, the total value of contributions to House candidates was $403,625. The top 10 contributors were:[26]
2002Elections for the office of New Hampshire House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on September 10, 2002, and a general election on November 5, 2002. During the 2002 election, the total value of contributions to House candidates was $379,737. The top 10 contributors were:[27]
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District maps
State Senate
State House
See also
- State legislature
- New Hampshire General Court
- New Hampshire State Senate
- New Hampshire House of Representatives
- List of New Hampshire state legislative elections
Footnotes
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "Qualifications for Office," accessed May 23, 2025
- ↑ State of New Hampshire, "State Constitution-House of Representatives," accessed February 10, 2021 (Sections 12 and 16)
- ↑ State of New Hampshire, "State Constitution-Senate," accessed February 10, 2021 (Section 34)
- ↑ New Hampshire General Court, "Title LXIII: Elections," accessed February 10, 2021 (Title LXIII, Chapter 661:8)
- ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "2024 Legislator Compensation," August 21, 2024
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "Qualifications for Office," accessed May 23, 2025
- ↑ State of New Hampshire, "State Constitution-House of Representatives," accessed February 10, 2021 (Sections 12 and 16)
- ↑ State of New Hampshire, "State Constitution-Senate," accessed February 10, 2021 (Section 34)
- ↑ New Hampshire General Court, "Title LXIII: Elections," accessed February 10, 2021 (Title LXIII, Chapter 661:8)
- ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "2024 Legislator Compensation," August 21, 2024
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 All About Redistricting, "New Hampshire," accessed May 5, 2015
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 New Hampshire General Court, "HB50," accessed February 16, 2022
- ↑ New Hampshire General Court, "SB240," accessed February 16, 2022
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "Political Calendar 2018-2019," accessed November 9, 2017
- ↑ Follow the Money, "New Hampshire 2010 Campaign Contributions," accessed December 17, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "New Hampshire 2008 Campaign Contributions," accessed August 14, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "New Hampshire 2006 Campaign Contributions," accessed August 14, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "New Hampshire 2004 Campaign Contributions," accessed August 14, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "New Hampshire 2002 Campaign Contributions," accessed August 14, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "New Hampshire 2000 Campaign Contributions," accessed August 14, 2013
- ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "Political Calendar 2018-2019," accessed November 9, 2017
- ↑ With vacancies counted towards the previous party, Republicans held a 237-162 majority with one Libertarian member.
- ↑ Follow the Money, "New Hampshire 2010 Campaign Contributions," accessed December 17, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "New Hampshire 2008 Campaign Contributions," accessed August 14, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "New Hampshire 2006 Campaign Contributions," accessed August 14, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "New Hampshire 2004 Campaign Contributions," accessed August 14, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "New Hampshire 2002 Campaign Contributions," accessed August 14, 2013
