The 2026 New Hampshire U.S. House District 2 Primary is a federal election held to select the Democratic and Republican nominees for the U.S. House of Representatives from New Hampshire's 2nd congressional district. The winner of the primary will advance to the general election on November 3, 2026, to compete for the seat currently held by incumbent Democrat Ann McLane Kuster, who is running for re-election.
About This Race
The 2026 New Hampshire U.S. House District 2 Primary is a federal election held to select the Democratic and Republican nominees for the U.S. House of Representatives from New Hampshire's 2nd congressional district. The winner of the primary will advance to the general election on November 3, 2026, to compete for the seat currently held by incumbent Democrat Ann McLane Kuster, who is running for re-election.
Candidates
Important Dates
Election Date
September 8, 2026
Registration Deadline
September 6, 2026
How to Vote
Voters in New Hampshire must register to vote by the deadline of September 6, 2026, either online, by mail, or in person at their local town or city clerk's office. On Election Day, September 8, 2026, voters can cast their ballots at their assigned polling place; New Hampshire does not offer early voting, but absentee ballots are available for eligible voters who request them in advance. Voters must bring a valid photo ID to the polls, such as a driver's license, passport, or military ID, or sign an affidavit of identity if they do not have one.
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Incumbent
Democratic
Ann McLane Kuster
U.S. House of Representatives, New Hampshire District 2
Biography
Ann McLane Kuster is the incumbent U.S. Representative for New Hampshire's 2nd congressional district, first elected in 2012. A lawyer and former state legislator, she is running for re-election to continue her work on healthcare, economic opportunity, and bipartisan solutions in Congress.
U.S. House of Representatives, New Hampshire District 2
Biography
Liam Fraser is a small business owner and former town council member from Keene, New Hampshire, seeking the Republican nomination to challenge Rep. Kuster. He is running on a platform of lowering taxes, strengthening border security, and reducing federal government overreach.
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