New Hampshire U.S. Senate 2026
A sourced guide to the major-party nominees, ballot context and where official voting and results information will appear. This is not an endorsement or a forecast.
The major-party nominees
Election Day: November 3, 2026 · Open seat · Other candidates may be on the ballot
Chris Pappas
Listed as a Democratic general-election nominee by the cited race or voter guide.
John Sununu
Listed as a Republican general-election nominee by the cited race or voter guide.
The state’s September 8 primary is complete; this is the November 3 general-election lineup.
Race background
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen is not seeking another term. Rep. Chris Pappas and former Sen. John Sununu are the major-party nominees. The final ballot also includes Edmond Laplante of the Constitution Party.
What to watch on November 3
Poll closing times are set by municipalities and may differ. Use the official New Hampshire Secretary of State election listing for local details.
Reading a race call: Preliminary totals are unofficial. Media projections must name the projecting outlet; certification comes from authorized election officials.
Sources and election resources
Nominee and contextual information checked October 26, 2026. Follow these primary and independent resources to confirm changes after this review date.
Related coverage
ElectionTracker analysis of this race (check the article date) · Election-week update log · Official voting tools.
Any ballot or nomination change after October 26 should be checked against the state election authority before being reflected on this page.