New Hampshire election results 2022 from Decision Desk HQ

Results from Nov. 8, 2022 general election for U.S. Senate, U.S. House, governor and state legislative races in New Hampshire.
New Hampshire election results 2022 from Decision Desk HQ
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DDHQ: Gov. Chris Sununu projected to win reelection, beat Tom Sherman
Republican Gov. Chris Sununu is projected to win his bid for reelection against Democratic challenger Dr. Tom Sherman, according to Decision Desk HQ. The race call from DDHQ came shortly after the finals polls closed Tuesday. New Hampshire election results 2022 from Decision Desk HQResults from No…

Called by DDHQ shortly after 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022

DDHQ: Rep. Annie Kuster projected to win reelection, beat Robert Burns
Democratic incumbent Rep. Annie Kuster is projected to win her bid for reelection against Republican challenger Robert Burns in New Hampshire’s 2nd Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. The DDHQ call came at about 10:10 p.m. Tuesday. Shortly after 10 p.m., Kuster delivered a celeb…

Called by DDHQ at about 10:10 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022

DDHQ: Sen. Maggie Hassan projected to win reelection, beat Don Bolduc
Democratic incumbent Sen. Maggie Hassan is projected to win her bid for reelection against Republican challenger General Don Bolduc in New Hampshire’s U.S. Senate race, according to Decision Desk HQ. The DDHQ call came at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday. New Hampshire election results 2022 from Decision Desk H…

Called by DDHQ at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022

DDHQ: Rep. Chris Pappas projected to win reelection, beat Karoline Leavitt
Democratic incumbent Rep. Chris Pappas is projected to win his bid for reelection against Republican challenger Karoline Leavitt in New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. The DDHQ call came at about 11 p.m. on Tuesday. New Hampshire election results 2022 from…

Called by DDHQ at about 11 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022

Republicans expected to keep 4-1 majority on NH Executive Council
The lone Democrat on the NH Executive Council released a statement Wednesday acknowledging that efforts to get more Democrats elected Tuesday to the five-member body were unsuccessful. “Our outstanding candidates ran the best races possible, but unfortunately couldn’t overcome the effects of deeply…

Published at about 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022

NH House: These 8 state rep races came down to 8 votes or fewer
Recounts in several especially tight races might ultimately decide which party holds the NH House majority.

Published at about 6:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022

How close were NH Senate races? Here are all 24 contests, ranked by margin.
Just one incumbent lost their reelection bid, but the NH Senate will see plenty of new faces.

Published at about 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022


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U.S. Senate & NH Governor

Democratic incumbent Sen. Maggie Hassan is facing Republican challenger General Don Bolduc. Republican incumbent Gov. Chris Sununu is facing Democratic challenger Dr. Tom Sherman.

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Bolduc was clearly accosted. But Libertarians dispute his ‘punch’ claim.
The incident drew condemnation from both sides of the aisle amid rising concern over political violence and intimidation.
Senate debates exclude NH Libertarian candidate. Can they do that?
History suggests the FEC may be unlikely to find fault with WMUR’s debate criteria, but the situation poses interesting questions about NH elections and press freedom.
Think NH voters are focused on election denial? You’re ‘in a bubble,’ Sununu says.
Trump just endorsed Don Bolduc, praising him as a “strong and proud ‘Election Denier.’”

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U.S. House

Democratic incumbent Rep. Chris Pappas is facing Republican challenger Karoline Leavitt in NH01. Democratic incumbent Rep. Annie Kuster is facing Republican challenger Robert Burns in NH02.



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Election deniers nationwide: The Washington Post is tracking 291 candidates who have denied 2020 election results to see which ones prevail in Tuesday's vote. The list includes Don Bolduc and Karoline Leavitt. See the full list.
Poll: Bolduc and Leavitt ahead, as GOP positioned to ‘score some upsets’
Polling averages still show the Democratic incumbents with slight leads, but Republicans have gained momentum.
The question that ruffled Karoline Leavitt’s feathers
Whether she beats Rep. Chris Pappas on Nov. 8 or not, the question will remain fair and germane.
First lady Jill Biden lends hand to Hassan, Pappas, other Dems
Her visit came just 10 days before the Nov. 8 election in which several prominent Democrats are defending their seats.

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NH State Senate

All 24 seats are up for election. In 2020, Republicans won a 14-10 majority in the NH Senate.


NH State House

All 400 seats are up for election. In 2020, Republicans won a 213-187 majority in the NH House.


Watch these 5 NH Senate races on Election Day
At least a third of the NH senators will be new, since so many incumbents decided not to seek reelection.
Republican NH lawmakers explore expanding role of school boards
Some GOP representatives say school boards should have more say in the content presented by teachers in their district.
Where to find 2022 NH debates? Right here.
Here’s a handy roundup of the 2022 general election debates for U.S. Senate, U.S. House and governor candidates in New Hampshire.

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NH Executive Council

All five members of the Executive Council are up for reelection in contested races. Results from AP will be available on NHPR's website.

Republicans currently hold a 4-1 majority on the council:

  • District 1: Republican incumbent Joseph D. Kenney of Wakefield faces Democratic challenger Dana S. Hilliard of Somersworth.
  • District 2: Democratic incumbent Cinde Warmington of Concord faces Republican challenger Harold F. French of Canterbury.
  • District 3: Republican incumbent Janet Stevens of Rye faces Democratic challenger Katherine Harake of Hampton.
  • District 4: Republican incumbent Ted Gatsas of Manchester faces Democrat challenger Kevin J. Cavanaugh of Manchester.
  • District 5: Republican incumbent Dave Wheeler of Milford faces Democrat challenger Shoshanna Kelly of Nashua.

Election results for down-ballot races, which will eventually be available on the NH Secretary of State's website, will be covered in the course of Granite Memo's reporting.

For county-level election results, visit WMUR's website.


Ballot questions

1. Hold a convention to amend or revise the NH constitution?

2. Amend NH constitution to abolish office of register of probate?


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