Democrats Surge Ahead, Outvoting Republicans by Over 40,000 in New Hampshire Primary
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Progressive energy propels Democratic voters to cast nearly 38% more ballots than Republicans in New Hampshire, signaling a clear rejection of right-wing policies and Trump-endorsed candidates.
In a powerful display of grassroots mobilization, more than 40,000 additional Democrats turned out compared to Republicans in New Hampshire’s primary on Tuesday, giving the Democratic Party a commanding 38 percent lead in total ballots cast. According to the Secretary of State’s office, Democratic voters cast 153,343 ballots in the U.S. Senate contest, far outpacing the 111,018 Republican votes. In the 1st Congressional District, the trend continued, with 80,173 Democratic votes compared to just 57,118 Republican ballots.
Despite the Republican establishment’s efforts and the lingering influence of Donald Trump, incumbent Senator John E. Sununu, who clings to Trump’s endorsement, managed 75,789 votes (68% of the Republican primary), while his challenger, former Massachusetts Senator Scott Brown, received 29,672 votes. On the Democratic side, U.S. Representative Chris Pappas secured an impressive 100,053 votes (65% of the Democratic primary) against progressive challenger Karishma Manzur, who still drew a strong 50,307 votes, reflecting the growing power of the party’s left wing.
In the 1st Congressional District, Democrat Stefany Shaheen clinched the nomination with 29,571 votes, narrowly defeating Republican Maura Sullivan, who managed 27,859 votes. The Republican nomination went to businessman Anthony DiLorenzo, who, despite Trump’s endorsement, only garnered 29,409 votes, showing the waning influence of Trumpism.
The 2nd District saw incumbent Democrat Maggie Goodlander win decisively with 59,817 votes (82%), while the Republican nomination went to Lily Tang Williams with 31,357 votes (59%).
Governor Kelly Ayotte’s Republican primary results were reported at 100,183 votes (92% of the GOP vote), while Democratic candidate Cinde Warmington ran unopposed, a testament to the party’s unity and strength.
"Sununu criticized President Trump’s tariffs on Canadian products in his acceptance speech," the report noted, highlighting divisions within the GOP and the party’s inability to present a coherent economic vision.
The primary also saw voters crossing party lines, with Sununu receiving 198 Democratic write-ins and Pappas receiving 480 Republican write-ins, a sign of dissatisfaction with the Republican field.
Statewide, eight incumbents were ousted in the primary, seven of whom were Republicans, underscoring the deep fractures and instability within the GOP as it faces a resurgent Democratic movement ahead of the general election.