New Hampshire: what's on the November 3, 2026 ballot
Every candidate below is listed alphabetically, with party shown as text only. Open a name for their stated positions, background and recent news, each with sources.
Open New Hampshire on the mapKey dates
- Last day to request an absentee ballot in person at your town or city clerk: November 2, 2026. New Hampshire uses absentee ballots for voters who qualify, such as those who will be away or have a disability. Request one from your town or city clerk well before Election Day. The completed ballot must reach the clerk by 5 p.m. on Election Day. New Hampshire has no early voting period.
- Voter registration (same-day registration available at the polls): November 3, 2026. New Hampshire lets eligible residents register at their polling place on Election Day with proof of identity, age, citizenship and domicile. You can also register earlier with your town or city clerk. Ask your clerk for the last day to register before Election Day.
- Election Day: November 3, 2026. Polling hours are set by each town and city. In Dover, polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Check your town or city clerk's website for local hours.
Official election information: vote.gov
Who's running
Only the U.S. Senate and governor races are loaded so far. Other statewide offices, ballot measures, U.S. House and local races aren't loaded yet. Check your sample ballot for the full list.
United States Senator
Six-year term. This is an open seat because incumbent Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen is not running for re-election.
Independent candidates' ballot status and party labels are unconfirmed. Check your sample ballot.
- Edmond J. Laplante, Jr. Constitution · Open seat
Edmond J. Laplante, Jr. is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and auto mechanic. He has chaired the Constitution Party of New Hampshire since 2003. He got onto the 2026 general election… - Chris Pappas Democratic · Open seat
Chris Pappas is a Democrat who has represented New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District in the U.S. House since 2019. Before that, he served on the New Hampshire Executive… - John E. Sununu Republican · Open seat
John E. Sununu is a Republican from Hampton, New Hampshire. He represented the state in the U.S. House from 1997 to 2003 and in the U.S. Senate from 2003 to 2009, then spent close…
Governor
Two-year term. Incumbent Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte is running for re-election. New Hampshire has no lieutenant governor.
Stephen Villee's party label as printed (Libertarian or independent) is unconfirmed. Check your sample ballot.
- Kelly Ayotte Republican · Incumbent
Kelly Ayotte is a Republican from Nashua who has served as Governor of New Hampshire since 2025. She filed for reelection at the Secretary of State's office on June 4, 2026, and is… - Stephen Villee Libertarian · Challenger
- Cinde Warmington Democratic · Challenger
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