Democrats poised to take all five NH Executive Council seats after dramatic election night

By: William Skipworth

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: November 4, 2026

Words: 937

Last Updated: 4 days, 19 hours ago

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For years, New Hampshire’s Executive Council has been controlled by Republicans with a 4-1 majority, election after election.

However, that changed Tuesday. The “blue wave” that brought Democrats big wins in Congress and the state Legislature also flowed to the Executive Council.

That 4-1 Republican majority council is set to become a 5-0 Democratically controlled council next year after a shocking election result.

As of midday Wednesday:

Luz Bay, …

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