It's Election Day, New Hampshire

Good morning, New Hampshire, and welcome to Election Day 2026. Today, Ethan DeWitt looks at the state of the battle for control of the New Hampshire Senate — and why Democrats face an uphill battle. Also, William Skipworth and Ethan report on what prospective voters need to know about same-day registration and what they’ll find on the ballot when they enter the booth (including a pair of ballot questions). And, from States Newsroom’s Ashley Murray and Jonathan Shorman, a tense election season arrives at its moment of truth. Thank you for reading, and don’t forget to vote. — Dana

By Ethan DeWitt

As voters fan out to polling places and newsrooms prepare all-night coverage, much of the attention today will focus on control of the U.S. House and Senate. But what about New Hampshire’s legislative chambers? Recent state polls favoring Democrats and Democratic advantages in candidate recruitment this year suggest the New Hampshire House is in reach for a Democratic flip. The Senate might be a different story.

By William Skipworth and Ethan DeWitt

New Hampshire is one of 24 states (plus Washington, D.C.) that allows citizens to register to vote on Election Day, so Granite Staters who haven’t yet registered can still cast their ballot in Tuesday’s midterm elections. Here’s what those voters need to know — and a look at what they’ll find on the ballot.

By Ashley Murray and Jonathan Shorman

When the polls close Tuesday night, the 2026 U.S. election will go down as one of history’s most expensive and extraordinarily ugly midterms — galvanizing record-breaking early voter turnout among a deeply divided electorate.