Following one of the busiest days at the polls in the history of New Hampshire, we are pleased to provide you with a summary of the results. Your participation in these elections helps shape the future of our nation, state and our industry. Here are the highlights:

New Hampshire Highlights

Republicans gained two more seats in the already GOP-controlled State Senate, establishing a 16-8 supermajority. Notably, they flipped Democratic seats in Districts 11 and 18, defeating Senate Minority Leader Donna Soucy of Manchester.

This Republican surge continued in the House of Representatives, where the GOP secured over 220 seats, solidifying a strong majority for the next two years. NHADA’s long-time friend and supporter Representative Sherman Packard has been elected as the Speaker of the House once again.

This election secured Republican control across all three state governing bodies, providing Governor-Elect Kelly Ayotte with the backing necessary to effectively pursue her policy agenda.

Presidential Results In New Hampshire

• Winner in State: Kamala Harris (Democrat)
• Results: Kamala Harris received 418,488 votes (50.9%) and secured 4 electoral votes from New Hampshire. Donald Trump (Republican) followed with 395,523 votes (48.1%). Other candidates included Chase Oliver (Libertarian) with 4,225 votes (0.5%) and Jill Stein with 3,680 votes (0.5%).

Overall Presidential Results
Kamala Harris had a total of 226 electoral votes across the U.S., while Donald Trump had 312 electoral and was elected as the 47th President of the United States. He will be inaugurated on Jan. 20, 2025, at the U.S. Capitol.

U.S. House Of Representatives

District 1

• Winner: Chris Pappas (Democrat) a long-time NADA and NHADA ally and advocate for the heavy truck industry, won re-election, defeating Russell Prescott (Republican) of Kingston.
• Results: Chris Pappas secured 218,577 votes (54%) against Russell Prescott (Republican), who received 185,936 votes (46%).

District 2

• Winner: Maggie Goodlander (Democrat) of Nashua has been elected to serve her first term as New Hampshire’s Representative in the Second Congressional District, defeating Lily Tang Williams (Republican) of Weare.
• Results: Maggie Goodlander obtained 211,641 votes (53%), defeating Lily Tang Williams (Republican), who received 187,810 votes (47%).

Governor

• Winner: Kelly Ayotte (Republican) of Nashua was elected as the 83rd Governor of New Hampshire, defeating Joyce Craig (Democrat) of Manchester. Ayotte, supported by NHADA MVPAC and the New Hampshire Motor Vehicle Industry, previously served as Attorney General (2004-2009) and U.S. Senator (2011-2017).
• Results: Kelly Ayotte received 436,122 votes (53.7%), defeating Joyce Craig (Democrat), who garnered 360,149 votes (44.3%), and Stephen Villee (Libertarian), who received 16,202 votes (2%).

Executive Council Race Highlights

NHADA MVPAC supported both candidates.

District 2

• Winner/Results: Karen Liot Hill (Democrat) of Lebanon, won with 55.2% over Kim Strathdee (Republican) of Plymouth. Hill previously served 19 years as a city councilor and was mayor from 2008-2009.

District 4

• Winner/Results: John Stephen (Republican) of Manchester secured victory with 53.8% over Jim O’Connell (Democrat) of Manchester. Stephen formerly served as Commissioner of the NH Department of Health & Human Services (2003-2007).

State Senate Highlights

District 1

David Rochefort, a Republican from Littleton, defeated Democrat Rusty Talbot of Sugar Hill with 56.9% of the vote. This race was open following the decision of incumbent Republican Senator Carrie Gendreau of Littleton not to seek re-election. NHADA MVPAC supported Rochefort.

District 3

Mark McConkey, a Republican from Freedom, won against Democrat Bill Marsh of Brookfield with 56.7% of the vote. This was an open race due to incumbent Republican Senate President Jeb Bradley of Wolfeboro not seeking re-election. McConkey previously served in the House as Chair of Public Works and Highways. NHADA MVPAC supported McConkey.

District 11 — Upset

Tim McGough, a Republican from Merrimack, defeated incumbent Democratic Senator Shannon Chandley of Amherst, securing 50.9% of the vote.

District 15

Democrat Tara Reardon of Concord won against Republican Pamela Ean of Concord with 63% of the vote. This seat was open after incumbent Democratic Senator Becky Whitley of Hopkinton vacated it to pursue a congressional bid in the Second District, later dropping out before the Democratic primary. NHADA MVPAC supported Reardon.

District 18 — Upset

Victoria Sullivan, a Republican from Manchester, defeated Democratic Senate Minority Leader Donna Soucy with 51.5% of the vote. Sullivan had previously run for Mayor of Manchester, losing to Joyce Craig in both 2019 and 2021.

District 20

Democrat Pat Long from Manchester defeated Republican Brittany Ping, securing 56.1% of the vote. This race was open due to the retirement of incumbent Democratic Senator Lou D’Alessandro, the Dean of the Senate. NHADA MVPAC supported Long.

Like many other elections alike, the NHADA MVPAC played a supportive role in many of the state races above, backing candidates who align with their interests. As you’ve heard us say for many years, “We support those who support us.”