The 2026 New Hampshire gubernatorial general election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the Governor of New Hampshire. The incumbent governor is Republican Chris Sununu, who is seeking re-election to a fourth two-year term. The election determines the state's chief executive responsible for overseeing state agencies, proposing budgets, and signing or vetoing legislation.
About This Race
The 2026 New Hampshire gubernatorial general election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the Governor of New Hampshire. The incumbent governor is Republican Chris Sununu, who is seeking re-election to a fourth two-year term. The election determines the state's chief executive responsible for overseeing state agencies, proposing budgets, and signing or vetoing legislation.
Candidates
Important Dates
Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 4, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 21, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 1, 2026
How to Vote
To vote in New Hampshire, residents must register by October 4, 2026, either online through the Secretary of State's website, by mail, or in person at their local town or city clerk's office. On Election Day, voters can cast ballots at their designated polling place between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM; acceptable photo ID includes a New Hampshire driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID. Early voting is available from October 21 to November 1, 2026, at designated locations in each town or city, and absentee ballots can be requested by mail for those unable to vote in person.
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Incumbent
Republican
Chris Sununu
Governor of New Hampshire
Biography
Chris Sununu is the incumbent Governor of New Hampshire, first elected in 2016 and re-elected in 2018 and 2022. A former executive at the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission and son of former Governor John H. Sununu, he is running on a record of fiscal conservatism, low taxes, and business-friendly policies, emphasizing his success in maintaining New Hampshire's status as the only state with no income or sales tax.
Becky Gould is a former Manchester School Board member and Democratic activist who announced her gubernatorial campaign in early 2026 after serving as a policy advisor in the New Hampshire House Democratic caucus. She is running on a platform focused on expanding access to affordable healthcare, increasing funding for public education, addressing climate change through renewable energy investments, and restoring reproductive rights following state-level restrictions.
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