The New Hampshire U.S. House District 1 General Election on November 3, 2026, will determine the representative for New Hampshire's 1st congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. The district covers the eastern and coastal portions of the state, including Manchester, Portsmouth, and parts of Rockingham and Strafford counties. Voters in this district will choose between candidates from the Democratic and Republican parties, as well as any qualified independents or third-party candidates.
About This Race
The New Hampshire U.S. House District 1 General Election on November 3, 2026, will determine the representative for New Hampshire's 1st congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. The district covers the eastern and coastal portions of the state, including Manchester, Portsmouth, and parts of Rockingham and Strafford counties. Voters in this district will choose between candidates from the Democratic and Republican parties, as well as any qualified independents or third-party candidates.
Candidates
Important Dates
Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 25, 2026
How to Vote
To vote in New Hampshire, residents must register by the deadline of October 25, 2026, either online through the state's voter portal, by mail, or in person at their local town or city clerk's office. On Election Day, polls open at 7:00 AM and close at 7:00 PM; voters must present a valid photo ID such as a driver's license, passport, or military ID, or sign a challenged voter affidavit if they lack ID. Early voting is not offered in New Hampshire, but absentee ballots are available to eligible voters who request them by November 1, 2026, and must be received by 5:00 PM on Election Day.
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Incumbent
Democratic
Chris Pappas
U.S. Representative for New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District
Biography
Chris Pappas is the incumbent U.S. Representative for New Hampshire's 1st District, first elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2020 and 2022. A former Manchester city councilor and executive councilor, he is running for re-election to continue advocating for affordable healthcare, infrastructure investment, and reproductive rights.
U.S. Representative for New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District
Biography
Karoline Leavitt is a former Trump administration official and Republican nominee for NH-01 in 2022, seeking a rematch against Chris Pappas. She is running on a platform focused on border security, reducing government spending, and opposing what she describes as liberal overreach in education and energy policy.
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