Turnout key in Democratic victory, says UNH political scientist

By: Rick Green

Outlets: Keene Sentinel

Published: November 9, 2026

Words: 873

Last Updated: 3 hours, 16 minutes ago

Body Text Preview

Democrats’ strong performance in Tuesday’s midterms isn’t a predictor of how they will do in the presidential election two years from now.

That’s the assessment of University of New Hampshire political science professor Andrew Smith, whose UNH Survey Center released a poll on Nov. 1 that showed Democrats ahead in many key New Hampshire races.

It proved prophetic.

Democrats flipped the N.H. House, Senate and Executive Council and elected two Democratic congresswomen as well as a Democratic U.S. …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

Accessibility

About

FAQ

Email Us