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
Jim Forsythe (R), businessman
John Stephen (R), former state Health and Human Services commissioner
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
Race Rankings
Based on likelihood of seat switching party control
1.
Ill.-11
(Open-R)2.
Va.-11
(Open-R)3.
N.Y.-25
(Open-R)4.
Ariz.-01
(Open-R)5.
Texas-22
(Lampson-D)6.
N.J.-03
(Open-R)7.
N.J.-07
(Open-R)8.
N.M.-01
(Open-R)9.
Ohio-16
(Open-R)10.
Ohio-15
(Open-R)Previous Coverage
Check out National Journal's coverage of previous New Hampshire house races.
