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All 24 seats in theββNew Hampshire Senate 13 seats needed for a majority |
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The 2020 New Hampshire Senate elections took place as part of the biennial 2020 United States elections. New Hampshire voters elected state senators in all of the "state's 24 senate districts." State senators serve two-year terms in the New Hampshire Senate, with all of the seats up for election each cycle. The primary elections on September 8, 2020, determined which candidates will appear on the November 3, 2020, general election ballot.
Following the 2018 election, Democrats had control of the New Hampshire Senate with 14 seatsββto Republicans' 10 seats. Following the 2020 election, the Republicans flipped four seats. And thus control of the chamber alongside flipping the New Hampshire House of Representatives.
Compositionβ»
Affiliation
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Party (Shading indicates majority caucus)
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Total
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Democratic
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Republican
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Vacant
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Before election
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14
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10
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24
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0
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After election
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10
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14
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24
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0
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Summaryβ»
- ^ Not seeking reelection, therefore this seat is: open.
Close racesβ»
District
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Winner
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Margin
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District 2
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Republican
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11.66%
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District 1
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Republican
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14.6%
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District 6
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Republican
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15.52%
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District 7
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Republican
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15.94%
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District 8
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Republican
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11.14%
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District 9
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Republican (flip)
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1.16%
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District 11
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Republican (flip)
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0.46%
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District 12
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Republican (flip)
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2.24%
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District 13
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Democratic
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17.15%
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District 14
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Republican
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17.74%
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District 16
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Democratic
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3.56%
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District 18
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Democratic
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11.8%
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District 19
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Republican
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15.08%
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District 20
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Democratic
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12.78%
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District 23
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Republican (flip)
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6.72%
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District 24
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Democratic
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4.7%
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Outgoing incumbentsβ»
Retiringβ»
- Martha Hennessey (DβHanover), representing District 5 since 2016, announced in May 2020 that she would be, retiring at the end of her termββto spend more time with her family.
- Martha Fuller Clark (DβPortsmouth), representing District 21 since 2012 (and 2004β2010), announced in May 2020 that she would be retiring from the legislature.
Seeking another officeβ»
Defeated in primaryβ»
Predictionsβ»
Detailed resultsβ»
District 1β»
Candidatesβ»
- Republican
- Erin Hennessey, incumbent state representative for Grafton District 4 since 2014
- David Starr, incumbent state senator since 2018
- Democratic
- Susan Ford, incumbent state representative for Grafton District 3 since 2018
Resultsβ»
- Republican primary
District 1 Republican primary
Party
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Candidate
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Votes
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%
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Republican
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Erin Hennessey
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3,379
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70.3
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Republican
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David Starr (incumbent)
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1,427
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29.7
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Total votes
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4,806
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100.0
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- General election
State Senate District 1 general election, 2020
Party
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Candidate
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Votes
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%
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Republican
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Erin Hennessey
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15,756
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57.3
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Democratic
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Susan Ford
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11,741
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42.7
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Total votes
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27,497
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100.0
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District 2β»
Candidatesβ»
- Republican
- David DeVoy, U.S. Army veteran and gas station owner
- Bob Giuda, incumbent state senator since 2016, former state representative for Grafton District 4 and District 5 2000β2006
- Democratic
- Bill Bolton, retired state employee and Plymouth Select Board Chair
Resultsβ»
- Republican primary
District 2 Republican primary
Party
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Candidate
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Votes
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%
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Republican
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Bob Giuda (incumbent)
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5,582
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80.5
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Republican
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David DeVoy
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1,352
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19.5
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Total votes
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6,934
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100.0
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- General election
State Senate District 2 general election, 2020
Party
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Candidate
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Votes
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%
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Republican
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Bob Giuda (incumbent)
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17,661
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55.83
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Democratic
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Bill Bolton
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13,974
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44.17
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Total votes
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31,635
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100.00
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District 3β»
Candidatesβ»
- Republican
- Democratic
- Theresa Swanick, Effingham elected official and candidate for state representative in Carroll District 5 in 2016 and 2018
Resultsβ»
State Senate District 3 general election, 2020
Party
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Candidate
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Votes
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%
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Republican
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Jeb Bradley (incumbent)
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22,086
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61.5
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Democratic
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Theresa Swanick
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13,826
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38.5
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Total votes
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35,912
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100.0
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District 4β»
Candidatesβ»
- Democratic
- Republican
- Frank Bertone, former Libertarian candidate for state representative Strafford District 4 in 2018
Resultsβ»
State Senate District 4 general election, 2020
Party
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Candidate
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Votes
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%
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Democratic
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David H. Watters (incumbent)
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19,228
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61.36
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Republican
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Frank Bertone
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12,107
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38.64
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Total votes
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31,335
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100.00
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District 5β»
Candidatesβ»
- Democratic
- Beatriz Pastor, former state representative for Grafton District 12 (2008-2014)
- Sue Prentiss, former Lebanon Mayor, current Lebanon councilwoman and paramedic
- Republican
Resultsβ»
- Democratic primary
District 5 Democratic primary
Party
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Candidate
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Votes
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%
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Democratic
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Sue Prentiss
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4,124
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50.4
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Democratic
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Beatriz Pastor
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4,056
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49.6
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Total votes
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8,180
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100.0
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- General election
State Senate District 5 general election, 2020
Party
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Candidate
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Votes
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%
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Democratic
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Sue Prentiss
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20,418
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66.46
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Republican
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Timothy O'Hearne
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10,295
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33.54
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Total votes
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30,713
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100.00
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District 6β»
Candidatesβ»
- Republican
- Democratic
Resultsβ»
State Senate District 6 general election, 2020
Party
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Candidate
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Votes
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%
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Republican
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James Gray (incumbent)
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17,290
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57.77
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Democratic
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Christopher Rice
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12,638
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42.23
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Total votes
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29,928
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100.00
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District 7β»
Candidatesβ»
- Republican
- Democratic
Resultsβ»
State Senate District 7 general election, 2020
Party
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Candidate
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Votes
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%
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Republican
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Harold F. French (incumbent)
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17,801
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57.97
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Democratic
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Philip Spagnuolo Jr.
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12,907
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42.03
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Total votes
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30,708
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100.00
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District 8β»
Candidatesβ»
- Republican
- Ruth Ward, incumbent state senator since 2016
- Democratic
- Jenn Alford-Teaster, researcher and candidate for District 8 in 2018
Resultsβ»
State Senate District 8 general election, 2020
Party
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Candidate
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Votes
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%
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Republican
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Ruth Ward (incumbent)
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18,903
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55.57
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Democratic
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Jenn Alford-Teaster
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15,114
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44.43
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Total votes
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34,017
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100.00
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District 9β»
Candidatesβ»
- Democratic
- Republican
- Denise Ricciardi, Bedford councilwoman
Resultsβ»
State Senate District 9 general election, 2020
Party
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Candidate
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Votes
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%
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Republican
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Denise Ricciardi
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17,920
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50.58
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Democratic
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Jeanne Dietsch (incumbent)
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17,511
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49.42
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Total votes
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35,431
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100.00
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District 10β»
Candidatesβ»
- Democratic
- Jay Kahn, incumbent state senator since 2016
- Republican
- Dan LeClair, businessman and "candidate for District 10 in 2018."
Resultsβ»
State Senate District 10 general election, 2020
Party
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Candidate
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Votes
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%
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Democratic
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Jay Kahn (incumbent)
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18,876
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62.55
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Republican
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Dan LeClair
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11,303
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37.45
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Total votes
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30,179
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100.00
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District 11β»
Candidatesβ»
- Democratic
- Republican
- Gary Daniels, former state senator from District 11 (2014-2018)
Resultsβ»
District 12β»
Candidatesβ»
- Democratic
- Republican
- Kevin Avard, former state senator from District 12 (2014-2018)
Resultsβ»
District 13β»
Candidatesβ»
- Democratic
- Republican
- Mariellen MacKay, former Democratic state representative for Hillsborough District 30 (2012-2018), Republican candidate for Hillsborough District 30 in 2018
Resultsβ»
State Senate District 13 general election, 2020
Party
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Candidate
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Votes
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%
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Democratic
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Cindy Rosenwald (incumbent)
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15,611
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58.57
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Republican
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Mariellen MacKay
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11,042
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41.42
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Total votes
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26,653
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100.00
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District 14β»
Candidatesβ»
- Republican
- Sharon Carson, incumbent state senator since 2008, former president pro tempore of the New Hampshire Senate (2014-2018)
- Democratic
Resultsβ»
State Senate District 14 general election, 2020
Party
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Candidate
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Votes
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%
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Republican
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Sharon Carson (incumbent)
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19,082
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58.87
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Democratic
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Nancy Hendricks
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13 330
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41.13
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Total votes
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32 412
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100.00
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District 15β»
Candidatesβ»
- Democratic
- Republican
- Linda Rae Banfill, candidate for Concord mayor in 2019
Resultsβ»
- Democratic primary
- General election
State Senate District 15 general election, 2020
Party
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Candidate
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Votes
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%
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Democratic
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Becky Whitley
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19 462
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63.38
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Republican
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Linda Rae Banfill
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11 243
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36.62
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Total votes
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30,705
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100.00
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District 16β»
Candidatesβ»
- Democratic
- Republican
- Jason Syversen, businessman
Resultsβ»
State Senate District 16 general election, 2020
Party
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Candidate
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Votes
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%
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Democratic
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Kevin Cavanaugh (incumbent)
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17,165
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51.78
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Republican
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Jason Syversen
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15,986
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48.22
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Total votes
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33,151
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100.00
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District 17β»
Candidatesβ»
- Republican
- Janet DelFuoco, witch
- John Reagan, incumbent state senator since 2012
- Democratic
- Nancy Fraher, state senate candidate for District 17 in 2014 and 2016
Resultsβ»
- Republican primary
District 17 Republican primary
Party
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Candidate
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Votes
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%
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Republican
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John Reagan (incumbent)
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5,688
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82.6
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Republican
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Janet DelFuoco
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1,201
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17.4
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Total votes
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6,889
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100.0
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- General election
State Senate District 17 general election, 2020
Party
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Candidate
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Votes
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%
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Republican
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John Reagan (incumbent)
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20,317
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60.1
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Democratic
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Nancy Fraher
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13,488
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39.9
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Total votes
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33,805
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100.0
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District 18β»
Candidatesβ»
- Democratic
- Donna Soucy, incumbent state senator since 2012, incumbent Senate President since December 2018
- Republican
- George Lambert, former state representative for Hillsborough District 44 (2010-2014), former candidate for Governor (2014), candidate for District 18 in 2018
- Ross Terrio, former Manchester School Board member (2013-2020), former state representative for Hillsborough District 14 (2010-2012)
Resultsβ»
- Republican primary
- General election
State Senate District 18 general election, 2020
Party
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Candidate
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Votes
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%
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Democratic
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Donna Soucy (incumbent)
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14,105
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55.4
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Republican
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George Lambert
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11,355
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44.6
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Total votes
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25,460
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100.0
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District 19β»
Candidatesβ»
- Republican
- Democratic
- Joshua Bourdon, Derry councilman
Resultsβ»
State Senate District 19 general election, 2020
Party
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Candidate
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Votes
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%
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Republican
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Regina Birdsell (incumbent)
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18,263
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57.54
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Democratic
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Joshua Bourdon
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13,477
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42.46
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Total votes
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31,740
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100
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District 20β»
Candidatesβ»
- Democratic
- Republican
- Carla Gericke, candidate for District 20 in 2016 and 2018
- Jack Kenny
Resultsβ»
- Republican primary
District 20 Republican primary
Party
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Candidate
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Votes
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%
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Republican
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Carla Gericke
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1,608
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50.7
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Republican
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Jack Kenny
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1,564
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49.3
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Total votes
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3,172
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100.0
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- General election
State Senate District 20 general election, 2020
Party
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Candidate
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Votes
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%
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Democratic
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Lou D'Allesandro (incumbent)
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13,548
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56.39
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Republican
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Carla Gericke
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10,479
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43.61
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Total votes
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24,027
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100.00
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District 21β»
Candidatesβ»
- Democratic
- Deaglan McEachern, Portsmouth councilman
- Rebecca Perkins Kwoka, Portsmouth councilwoman
- Republican
Resultsβ»
- Democratic primary
District 21 Democratic primary
Party
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Candidate
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Votes
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%
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Democratic
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Rebecca Perkins Kwoka
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6,181
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62.9
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Democratic
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Deaglan McEachern
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3,639
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37.1
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Total votes
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9,820
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100.0
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- General election
State Senate District 21 general election, 2020
Party
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Candidate
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Votes
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%
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Democratic
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Rebecca Perkins Kwoka
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21,827
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67.07
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Republican
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Sue Polidura
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10,717
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32.93
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Total votes
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32,544
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100.00
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District 22β»
Candidatesβ»
- Republican
- Chuck Morse, incumbent state senator since 2010 (and also 2002β2006) and former Senate President (2013-2018); Minority leader since 2018
- Democratic
Resultsβ»
State Senate District 22 general election, 2020
Party
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Candidate
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Votes
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%
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Republican
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Chuck Morse (incumbent)
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22,191
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64.76
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Democratic
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Thomas Haynes
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12,073
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35.24
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Total votes
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34,264
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100.00
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District 23β»
Candidatesβ»
- Democratic
- Republican
- Allen Cook, former state representative for Rockingham District 11 (2014-2018)
- Bill Gannon, former state senator for District 23 (2016-2018)
Resultsβ»
- Republican primary
- General election
District 24β»
Candidatesβ»
- Democratic
- Republican
Resultsβ»
- Republican primary
District 24 Republican primary
Party
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Candidate
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Votes
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%
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Republican
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Louis Gargiulo
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5,257
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71.6
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Republican
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Regina Barnes
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2,084
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28.4
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Total votes
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7,341
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100.0
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- General election
State Senate District 24 general election, 2020
Party
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Candidate
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Votes
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%
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Democratic
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Tom Sherman (incumbent)
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20,527
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52.35
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Republican
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Louis Gargiulo
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18,687
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47.65
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Total votes
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39,214
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100.00
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See alsoβ»
Referencesβ»
- ^ Demsas, Jerusalem (November 5, 2020). "Democrats fail to make gains in state legislative races in advance of 2021 redistricting". Vox. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
- ^ Mutnick, Ally; Rodriguez, Sabrina (November 4, 2020). "'A decade of power': Statehouse wins position GOP to dominate redistricting". Politico. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
- ^ Berman, Russell (November 10, 2020). "The Failure That Could Haunt Democrats for a Decade". The Atlantic. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
- ^ Brown-Kaiser, Liz; Caldwell, Leigh Ann (November 10, 2020). "Democrats blame increased Trump turnout, uphill races for failure to win state legislative seats". NBC News. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
- ^ DiStaso, John (May 5, 2020). "After six years in Legislature, Sen. Martha Hennessey says she's retiring to spend time with family". WMUR. Retrieved September 17, 2020.
- ^ "Longtime legislator Martha Fuller Clark to retire". AP NEWS. May 28, 2020. Retrieved September 17, 2020.
- ^ "Hennessey ousts Starr for senate run against Ford". www.newhampshirelakesandmountains.com. Retrieved September 17, 2020.
- ^ "October Overview: Handicapping the 2020 State Legislature Races". The Cook Political Report. Retrieved November 1, 2020.
- ^ "New Hampshire Election Results β Senate District 1 Republican primary". WMUR, Associated Press. September 8, 2020. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
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- ^ "New Hampshire Election Results β Senate District 2 Republican primary". WMUR, Associated Press. September 8, 2020. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
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- ^ "New Hampshire Election Results β Senate District 5 Democratic primary". WMUR, Associated Press. September 8, 2020. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
- ^ "New Hampshire Election Results β Senate District 15 Democratic primary". WMUR, Associated Press. September 8, 2020. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
- ^ "New Hampshire Election Results β Senate District 17 Republican primary". WMUR, Associated Press. September 8, 2020. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
- ^ "New Hampshire Election Results β Senate District 18 Republican primary". WMUR, Associated Press. September 8, 2020. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
- ^ "New Hampshire Election Results β Senate District 20 Republican primary". WMUR, Associated Press. September 8, 2020. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
- ^ "New Hampshire Election Results β Senate District 21 Democratic primary". WMUR, Associated Press. September 8, 2020. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
- ^ "New Hampshire Election Results β Senate District 23 Republican primary". WMUR, Associated Press. September 8, 2020. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
- ^ "New Hampshire Election Results β Senate District 24 Republican primary". WMUR, Associated Press. September 8, 2020. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
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