The New Hampshire State Senate Primary on September 12, 2028, will determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for various State Senate districts across New Hampshire. Voters will select candidates who will advance to the general election to serve in the state legislature, where they will debate and vote on state laws, budgets, and policy initiatives affecting residents.
About This Race
The New Hampshire State Senate Primary on September 12, 2028, will determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for various State Senate districts across New Hampshire. Voters will select candidates who will advance to the general election to serve in the state legislature, where they will debate and vote on state laws, budgets, and policy initiatives affecting residents.
Candidates
Important Dates
Election Date
September 12, 2028
Registration Deadline
August 30, 2028
How to Vote
To vote in the New Hampshire State Senate Primary, residents must be registered voters. Registration can be completed online, by mail, or in person at local clerk's offices, with a deadline of August 30, 2028. On Election Day, voters cast ballots at their assigned polling place; acceptable photo ID includes a New Hampshire driver's license, non-driver ID, passport, or military ID, though voters without ID may sign an affidavit and vote a regular ballot.
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Democratic
Johnathan P. Hayes
New Hampshire State Senator
Biography
Johnathan P. Hayes is a former public school teacher and current member of the Nashua City Council, running to bring education reform and local government experience to the State Senate. He advocates for increased school funding, property tax relief, and healthcare access, emphasizing his record of bipartisan collaboration in local office.
Margaret L. Donovan is a small business owner and former member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, seeking to return to the State Senate to champion fiscal conservatism and regulatory reform. She emphasizes her experience in job creation and tax reduction, pledging to oppose new state spending and support Second Amendment rights.
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