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New Hampshire Governor Primary

Election Date:September 8, 2026Register by:August 27, 2026

The New Hampshire gubernatorial primary election on September 8, 2026, will determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for Governor of New Hampshire. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election to succeed the incumbent governor, whose term ends in January 2027.

About This Race

The New Hampshire gubernatorial primary election on September 8, 2026, will determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for Governor of New Hampshire. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election to succeed the incumbent governor, whose term ends in January 2027.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
September 8, 2026
Registration Deadline
August 27, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in the New Hampshire primary, voters must be registered by August 27, 2026. New Hampshire does not offer early voting; voters must cast their ballots in person on Election Day, September 8, 2026, at their assigned polling place, or request an absentee ballot if eligible. Voters must present a valid photo ID at the polls, such as a driver's license, passport, or military ID.

Joyce Craig
Democratic

Joyce Craig

Governor of New Hampshire

Biography

Current Mayor of Manchester, Craig is seeking the Democratic nomination for governor, highlighting her experience in local government, advocacy for working families, and plans to expand healthcare access and affordable housing. She has served as mayor since 2021 and previously served on the Manchester Board of School Committee.

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Republican

Kelly Ayotte

Governor of New Hampshire

Biography

Former U.S. Senator and Attorney General of New Hampshire, Ayotte is running for governor to continue her record of conservative leadership, focusing on economic growth, public safety, and education reform. She resigned from the Senate in 2017 and has since worked in the private sector while remaining active in state politics.

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