New Hampshire's 2nd Congressional District

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How We Got This
Partisan Lean
how the seat votes compared with the nation
D+4.5
Fundamentals
candidates, fundraising, experts
D+1.3
National Environment
current political climate
D+11.8
Polls
recent state and district polling
D+0.8
Forecasted margin
D+18.4

What Changes the Forecast

This race needs a plot twist. It would take a sustained, race-specific shift to move the forecast.

Polls

Polls (4)

Race polls
PollsterDateMarginPopulation
St. AnselmOct 20, 2026D+16LV
University of New HampshireSep 21, 2026D+21LV
St. AnselmAug 18, 2026D+15LV
St. AnselmJun 25, 2026D+19RV
Forecast Over Time
Forecast Over Time
Dem (blue) and GOP (red) win probability over time.
Dem 100%
GOP 0%
Race Details
Expert ratings
Cook Solid D Inside Elections Likely D Sabato Likely D
PVI
D+5 This is a competitive district that leans slightly Democrat.
Candidates

Democrat Maggie Goodlander (inc.)

Republican Lily Tang Williams