New Hampshire Voters Head to Polls for Midterm Elections

Voters in New Hampshire will cast their ballots on Election Day for a range of races, including the governor, U.S. Senate, and both U.S. House districts. The outcome will determine the balance of power in Congress.

Polling locations are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. The weather forecast indicates some clouds with a possible passing shower in the North Country, while the rest of the state is expected to remain dry and mild.

In the gubernatorial race, Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte is seeking re-election against Democrat Cinde Warmington, with Libertarian Stephen Villee also on the ballot. Ayotte and Warmington will be compared on key issues, and their debate will be broadcast.

For the U.S. Senate race, Democratic U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas is challenging Republican former U.S. Sen. John E. Sununu. Edmond Laplante of the Constitution Party will also appear on the ballot. Pappas and Sununu will be compared on issues, with their debate set for broadcast.

In the U.S. House District 1 race, Republican Anthony DiLorenzo is running against Democrat Stefany Shaheen, who is seeking to replace the retiring Rep. Chris Pappas. DiLorenzo and Shaheen will be compared on key issues, with their debate scheduled for broadcast.

In U.S. House District 2, Democratic Rep. Maggie Goodlander is facing Republican Lily Tang Williams in a rematch. Independent Robbie Mahrou will also be on the ballot. Goodlander and Tang Williams will be compared on issues, with their debate set for broadcast.

Voters will also decide on a statewide ballot question that would place local school districts under a tax cap. The question requires a 60% majority to pass, with each city or town voting separately for their own school district.