By Dana Wormald | Editor
Good morning, New Hampshire, and welcome to Wednesday. Today, Bulletin staff reporters Ethan DeWitt, William Skipworth, Maya Mitchell and Molly Rains report on a big night for Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte, as well as Democrats Chris Pappas, Stefany Shaheen and Maggie Goodlander. Also, Democrats gain majorities in the U.S. House and Senate. Thank you for reading, and for supporting our work. — Dana
Gov. Kelly Ayotte addresses supporters in Salem, an hour before the Associated Press declared she had won reelection, Nov. 3, 2026. (Photo by Ethan DeWitt, New Hampshire Bulletin)
By Ethan DeWitt
Gov. Kelly Ayotte won a second term as New Hampshire governor Tuesday, defying a national midterm backlash against Republicans across the country and New Hampshire. But the New Hampshire the governor will lead for the next two years will be different from the one she won in 2024. Results early Wednesday morning indicated that Democrats would likely gain control of the state House, Senate and Executive Council, creating high barriers to future Republican priorities.
Sen.-elect Chris Pappas shakes the hands of supporters after his election victory speech Nov. 3. Pappas defeated John Sununu in the race for New Hampshire’s U.S. Senate seat. (Photo by William Skipworth/New Hampshire Bulletin)
By William Skipworth
In an election that attracted attention across the country, Democrat Chris Pappas defeated Republican John Sununu to become New Hampshire’s next U.S. senator. He’ll be the first openly gay man to serve in the Senate.
By Maya Mitchell
Stefany Shaheen spent years working up to Tuesday — and her victory over Republican Anthony DiLorenzo in the 1st Congressional District will keep the seat blue.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Affordability takes center stage as New Hampshire voters head to the polls | Ethan DeWitt, Molly Rains, William Skipworth and Maya Mitchell
Democrats win sizable US House majority amid sweep of close races | Jennifer Shutt and Ariana Figueroa
Democrats score control of US Senate in stunning midterm victory | Ashley Murray and Shauneen Miranda
Voters sail through a mostly smooth Election Day, despite fears of federal interference | Jonathan Shorman
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