The New Hampshire House of Representatives Primary on September 8, 2026, is a state-level primary election where voters select nominees for the 400 seats in the New Hampshire House of Representatives. Each district holds its own primary, and winners advance to the general election in November. This election determines party candidates for the lower chamber of the New Hampshire General Court.
About This Race
The New Hampshire House of Representatives Primary on September 8, 2026, is a state-level primary election where voters select nominees for the 400 seats in the New Hampshire House of Representatives. Each district holds its own primary, and winners advance to the general election in November. This election determines party candidates for the lower chamber of the New Hampshire General Court.
Candidates
Important Dates
Election Date
September 8, 2026
Registration Deadline
August 24, 2026
How to Vote
To vote in the New Hampshire House of Representatives Primary, voters must be registered by August 24, 2026. Registration can be completed online via the New Hampshire Secretary of State’s website, by mail, or in person at local clerks’ offices. On Election Day, voters must present a valid photo ID, such as a driver’s license or passport, or sign a challenged voter affidavit if they lack ID. Early voting is not offered in New Hampshire, so all voting occurs on Election Day or via absentee ballot, which must be requested by September 5, 2026, and returned by 5 p.m. on Election Day.
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Democratic
Emily Townsend
New Hampshire House of Representatives, District 5
Biography
Emily Townsend is a former public school teacher and education policy advisor who has served on the Concord School Board since 2020. She is running to increase funding for public schools, expand access to early childhood education, and support teacher retention initiatives across New Hampshire.
New Hampshire House of Representatives, District 5
Biography
Robert Lassiter is a small business owner and veteran who served in the New Hampshire Army National Guard for 12 years. He is running on a platform of reducing state spending, opposing new taxes, and supporting Second Amendment rights and local law enforcement.
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