The races that actually decide New Hampshire.
New Hampshire elects exactly one statewide officer, so this guide covers everything beyond the Legislature that decides how the state is governed and represented: governor, an open U.S. Senate seat, both House districts, and all five Executive Council seats.
- Both sides, no spin
- Includes the Executive Council
- Sourced & cited
- Instant PDF download
The strongest case for each side
For every race, the best honest argument each way. Equal space, no endorsement.
The Executive Council, finally explained
Five people who must approve every state contract over $10,000, every judge, and every agency head. It's the only check on the governor that voters choose.
Why the federal races are in here
There is no elected attorney general, secretary of state, treasurer, or judge in New Hampshire. A statewide-only guide would be one race. So this one adds the U.S. Senate and House races and the Executive Council.
Sourced, not spun
Every factual claim is tied to reporting and official records, listed at the back.
What's inside
Four races plus all five Executive Council districts.
Governor
Two years of unified Republican government (a tight budget, new Medicaid premiums, universal school accounts), ratified or reversed.
U.S. Senate
The first open Senate race here since 1990, and one of a handful that could decide the chamber.
U.S. House · District 1
The swingiest seat in New England, open again. A self-funding car dealer against the retiring senator's daughter.
U.S. House · District 2
A rematch across the Upper Valley and North Country.
The Executive Council
All five districts, who holds them, and what the body can actually stop. Republicans hold it 4–1.
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Governor, Senate, both House seats, and the Executive Council. Instant PDF download.
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A PDF you download the moment you buy. Read it on your phone or computer, or print it to take to the polls.
Is it partisan?
No. PolitiGeist is independent and makes no endorsement in any race. The point is the strongest case for both sides.
Why does it include federal races?
Because New Hampshire barely has state ones. The governor is the only statewide office. The attorney general, secretary of state, and treasurer are chosen by the Legislature, and judges are appointed. Covering only statewide races would mean covering one race.
Is it up to date?
It covers the November 3, 2026 ballot and is finalized against the certified candidate list from the September 8 primary.