Republican voters in New Hampshire went to the polls Tuesday, Sept. 8, and nominated a full statewide ticket that will carry into the November 3 general election, including a rematch in the state’s 2nd Congressional District.
Gov. Kelly Ayotte, a Republican seeking a second two-year term, defeated two little-known primary opponents. On the Democratic side, healthcare attorney Cinde Warmington ran unopposed for her party’s nomination.
Voters also chose nominees for the state Legislature. Republicans currently hold roughly a 40-seat majority in the 400-member state House and outnumber Democrats 16-8 in the state Senate.
NH-02: Williams to Face Goodlander Again
Lily Tang Williams won the Republican nomination in New Hampshire’s 2nd Congressional District, setting up a rematch with incumbent Democratic Rep. Maggie Goodlander in November.
Williams was born in China before the Cultural Revolution to working-class parents and immigrated to the United States, later becoming an entrepreneur, educator and community leader in Weare, New Hampshire. In 2024, she won the Republican nomination for the seat and took 47% of the general election vote against Goodlander.
Since taking office, Goodlander has built a voting record that Williams and her supporters argue leaves her vulnerable. Goodlander voted “Present” on a House resolution condemning socialism. She is also among a group of six lawmakers, referred to in some coverage as the “Seditious Six,” who told members of the military they could decline to follow “unlawful orders” from President Donald Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. Goodlander has repeatedly criticized Hegseth and called for his resignation.
NH-01: DiLorenzo to Face Shaheen’s Daughter
Businessman and entrepreneur Anthony DiLorenzo secured the Republican nomination in New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District. He will run against Stefany Shaheen, daughter of retiring Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, in the general election.
DiLorenzo has campaigned on lowering energy costs and taxes, arguing those policies would support business growth and help the state attract and retain young workers.
Sununu Enters Senate Race
Former Sen. John E. Sununu also won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate, rounding out a statewide ticket that includes Ayotte, DiLorenzo and Williams.
Ayotte’s campaign message has centered on keeping New Hampshire distinct from neighboring Massachusetts, a theme other Republican candidates on the ticket, including DiLorenzo, have echoed.
The full slate of nominees will face Democratic opponents in the November 3 general election.
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