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; Shea-Porter was unopposed in the primary.
Challengers
Jeb Bradley (R)Bradley, the former congressman, was nominated with 51% in a four-way primary.
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; Hodes was unopposed in the primary.
Challengers
Jennifer Horn (R)Horn, a radio talk show host, was nominated with 40% in a five-way primary.
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Previous Coverage
Check out National Journal's coverage of previous New Hampshire house races.