Primary
Democratic Primary
Held September 8, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maggie Goodlander ✓ | 56,161 | 81.9% | |
| Paige Beauchemin | 12,455 | 18.2% |
Republican Primary
Held September 8, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily Tang Williams ✓ | 29,231 | 65.5% | |
| Dan Nicholson | 5,962 | 13.4% | |
| Victor Orlando | 5,950 | 13.3% | |
| Michael Anthony Callis | 3,519 | 7.9% |
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Maggie Goodlander Nominee Incumbent
DemocratGeneral Election Polling Average
Average is the unweighted mean of the last three scientific public polls. Fewer than three uses the polls that exist. The rating uses that average when the newest poll ended in the last 30 days. The table lists the polls in that average, plus the most recent 30 days or the newest 3 polls, whichever is more — subscribe for the full history. How accurate is each pollster? →
| Pollster | Date | Sample | MoE | Dem | Rep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of New Hampshire | 2026-09-21 | 702 LV | ±3.70 | Maggie Goodlander 56.00% | Lily Tang Williams 35.00% |
| Saint Anselm College | 2026-08-18 | 701 LV | ±3.70 | Maggie Goodlander 50.00% | Lily Tang Williams 35.00% |
| Saint Anselm College | 2026-06-25 | 802 RV | ±3.50 | Maggie Goodlander 50.00% | Lily Tang Williams 31.00% |
Questions About This Race
Who is winning the 2026 NH-02 House race?
Maggie Goodlander leads Lily Tang Williams 52% to 33.7% in the PollingSource polling average — a D+18.3 margin based on 3 polls, the last three or fewer.
Is the 2026 NH-02 House race competitive?
No — the PollingSource polling average rates it Safe D for Democrats.
What does the latest poll of the 2026 NH-02 House race say?
The most recent public poll, from University of New Hampshire (completed September 21, 2026), found Maggie Goodlander (D) at 56% and Lily Tang Williams (R) at 35%.
When is the 2026 NH-02 House race decided?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
How is the PollingSource average calculated?
The PollingSource average is the unweighted mean of the last three scientific public polls, or fewer when fewer exist. One poll sets the rating when it ended in the last 30 days. We do not exclude pollsters. The table lists recent polls, including ones older than those three. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.
Race Notes
Replaced Annie Kuster who retired
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