Dems sweep Congressional races, seize control of NH Legislature

By: Eagle-Tribune Staff

Outlets: Eagle-Tribune

Published: November 4, 2026

Words: 800

Last Updated: 4 days, 20 hours ago


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New Hampshire voters delivered a sweeping victory to Democrats on Tuesday, electing Chris Pappas to the U.S. Senate, Stefany Shaheen and Maggie Goodlander to the U.S. House and handing the party control of both chambers of the state Legislature.

The results marked a dramatic political shift in Concord, where Republicans entered the election controlling both the 400-member House and 24-member Senate. Democrats emerged with commanding legislative majorities, setting the stage for a divided state government after …

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