Incumbent: Chris Pappas · Democrat
Maura Sullivan (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on September 8, 2026.
Stefany Shaheen (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on September 8, 2026.
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Christian Urrutia (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on September 8, 2026.
Hollie Noveletskyis the Republican Party of New Hampshire Vice Chair. Noveletsky (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on September 8, 2026.[sources:1,2]
Carleigh Beriont (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on September 8, 2026.
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Elizabeth Girard (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on September 8, 2026.
Sarah E. Chadzynski (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on September 8, 2026.
Heath Howard (Democratic Party) is a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, representing Strafford 4. He assumed office on December 7, 2022. His current term ends on December 2, 2026. Howard (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on September 8, 2026.
Christian Bright (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District. He will not appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on September 8, 2026.
Karoline Leavittis the press secretary for Donald Trump's (R) 2024-2025presidential transition, and Trump's announced appointee for White House press secretaryin his second presidential term. Leavitt, age 27 at the time of her appointment, was the youngest person ever appointed to serve as White House press secretary. Donald Trump (R) announced on November 15, 2024, that he had selected Leavitt to serve as his White House press secretary for his second presidential term. In a statement, Trump said, "Karoline is smart, tough, and has proven to be a highly effective communicator. I have the utmost confidence she will excel at the podium, and help deliver our message to the American People as we, Make America Great Again."This position is appointed, and does not require Senate confirmation. Leavitt previously worked as the national press secretary for Trump's 2024 presidential campaign, and as an assistant press secretary in Trump's first presidential administration from 2019 to 2021.In January 2021, she became director of communications for Rep.Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.).Leavitt departed that role to run for New Hampshire's 1st Congressional Districtin2022. She won the Republican primary with 34.4% of the vote. Incumbent Rep.Chris Pappas (D) defeated Leavitt in the general election, 54.0% to 45.9%.
Russell Prescott (Republican Party) was a member of the New Hampshire Executive Council, representing District 3. He assumed office on January 5, 2017. He left office on January 6, 2021. Prescott (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Hollie Noveletskyis the Republican Party of New Hampshire Vice Chair. Noveletsky (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on September 8, 2026.[sources:1,2]
Chris Pappas (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2019. His current term ends on January 3, 2027. Pappas (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. Senate to represent New Hampshire. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on September 8, 2026.
