New Hampshire Primary Election 2026
The New Hampshire primary is Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Poll hours vary by town; most open between 6 and 11 a.m. and close at 7 or 8 p.m. New Hampshire offers same-day voter registration.
What's at stake
New Hampshire picks nominees for Jeanne Shaheen's open US Senate seat (rated Lean D) and for governor, where incumbent Kelly Ayotte seeks a second term (rated Lean R).
Key races and candidates
US Senate (Democratic primary)
Pappas is the clear front-runner.
Chris Pappas (D)US Rep; polled 61% in the April UNH survey
Results will be posted here after polls close. This page updates daily.
US Senate (Republican primary)
A former senator against a former senator from next door.
John Sununu (R)Former US Senator; polled 56% in the April UNH survey
Scott Brown (R)Former Massachusetts senator, trailing
Results will be posted here after polls close. This page updates daily.
Governor (Republican primary)
Incumbent Ayotte is the front-runner for renomination.
Kelly Ayotte (R)Incumbent governor
Results will be posted here after polls close. This page updates daily.
Governor (Democratic primary)
Warmington leads the Democratic field.
Cinde Warmington (D)Former executive councilor
Results will be posted here after polls close. This page updates daily.
What happens next
Winners advance to the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Follow the general-election matchups on our Senate and governor trackers, or see every competitive state on the interactive election map.