New Hampshire House
Filing Deadline: June 13, 2008 • Primary Date: Sept. 9, 2008 • General Election: Nov. 4, 2008District Profile: The greatest growth in New Hampshire over the past two decades has been in the southeast and south central parts of the state -- the Seacoast and the Manchester area. Full Profile
2006 results: Carol Shea-Porter (D) defeated Jeb Bradley (R) by 51-49%.
Incumbent
Carol Shea-Porter (D)Elected in 2006; Seeking second term.
Challengers
Jeb Bradley (R), former congressman
John Stephen (R), former state Health and Human Services commissioner
Dave Jarvis (R), engineer
Geoff Michael (R), business consultant and USAF veteran
District Profile: The district includes Dixville Notch, where roughly two dozen voters cast their votes a minute past midnight and provide the first reported returns in every presidential election. Full Profile
2006 results: Paul Hodes (D) defeated Charles Bass (R) by 53-46%.
Incumbent
Paul Hodes (D)Elected in 2006; Seeking second term.
Challengers
Bob Clegg (R), state senator
Jennifer Horn (R), radio talk-show host
Jim Steiner (R), attorney
Grant Bosse (R), former congressional aide
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Race Rankings
Based on likelihood of seat switching party control
1.
N.Y.-13
(Open-R)2.
N.Y.-25
(Open-R)3.
Ariz.-01
(Open-R)4.
Va.-11
(Open-R)5.
N.J.-03
(Open-R)6.
Texas-22
(Lampson-D)7.
Ill.-11
(Open-R)8.
La.-06
(Cazayoux-D)9.
Ohio-16
(Open-R)10.
N.J.-07
(Open-R)11.
N.M.-01
(Open-R)12.
Minn.-03
(Open-R)13.
Colo.-04
(Musgrave-R)14.
Ohio-15
(Open-R)15.
Alaska-AL
(Young-R)Previous Coverage
Check out National Journal's coverage of previous New Hampshire house races.
