New Hampshire Governor Race

2026 Election
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Race Overview

Incumbent
Kelly Ayotte
Party
Republican
Open Seat
No
Current Rating
Likely R our polls
Polls
3 polls

PollingSource Rating

Likely R
Our polling average R+7.0 · 3 polls

Polling Trend

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Candidates

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Polling Average

Democrat
38.3%
Republican
45.3%
Margin
R+7.0
Last Poll
Jun 25, 2026

Average reflects all polls from the last 90 days; table shows the most recent 30 days or the newest 3 polls, whichever is more — subscribe for the full history. How accurate is each pollster? →

PollsterDateSampleMoEDemRep
Saint Anselm College 2026-06-25 1614 ±2.40 Cinde Warmington 37.00% Kelly Ayotte 45.00%
University of New Hampshire 2026-06-23 2232 ±2.10 Cinde Warmington 39.00% Kelly Ayotte 44.00%
University of New Hampshire 2026-04-21 1117 ±2.90 Cinde Warmington 39.00% Kelly Ayotte 47.00%

Questions About This Race

Who is winning the 2026 New Hampshire governor's race?

Kelly Ayotte leads Cinde Warmington 45.3% to 38.3% in the PollingSource polling average — a R+7.0 margin based on 3 polls from the last 90 days.

Is the 2026 New Hampshire governor's race competitive?

It is not considered a top-tier battleground: the PollingSource polling average rates it Likely R, meaning Republicans are clearly favored but an upset is not impossible.

What does the latest poll of the 2026 New Hampshire governor's race say?

The most recent public poll, from Saint Anselm College (completed June 25, 2026), found Cinde Warmington (D) at 37% and Kelly Ayotte (R) at 45%.

When is the 2026 New Hampshire governor's race decided?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

How is the PollingSource average calculated?

The PollingSource average is the unweighted mean of every scientific public poll of the race from the last 90 days — we do not exclude pollsters. Each race page lists the individual polls behind the average with pollster, field dates, sample size, and margin of error. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.

Race Notes

First-term governor (2-year terms); seeking re-election

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