Democrats gain across Upper Valley; Republicans hold Senate District 8 and Newport-area seats

By: Nina Baker and Patrick O'Grady

Outlets: Valley News

Published: November 6, 2026

Words: 1,280

Last Updated: 2 days, 20 hours ago

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The blue wave that won Democrats control of both chambers of Congress and governorships across the country did not stop Republican governors Phil Scott and Kelly Ayotte from winning reelection in Vermont and New Hampshire.

But several seats in the Upper Valley flipped from red to blue in both state and local races. Democrats also won majorities in the New Hampshire House, Senate and Executive Council. In Sullivan County, the party turned a 9-4 Republican advantage …

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