New Hampshire Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen’s announcement that she will not seek re-election in 2026 has opened up a competitive race to succeed her. Shaheen, the first woman in American politics to hold office as both a governor and a U.S. senator, cited that it was time to step down. Following her announcement, speculation has already turned to potential candidates for the Senate seat, including Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas and former GOP Senator Scott Brown.
Republicans are hopeful to flip the blue seat to red and regain control of the Senate majority in the 2026 midterm elections. With Shaheen’s retirement, the Democratic Party faces challenges in retaining the seat. Meanwhile, national Democrats are determined to keep the seat blue in New Hampshire.
Additionally, a recent poll shows that President Donald Trump has a 47% approval rating and a 44% approval on his handling of immigration policies in New Hampshire. Economic issues remain a top concern for voters in the state, with 23% listing it as the most important issue. Looking ahead to the 2026 midterms, data shows a close race between Democrats and Republicans, with warnings that Trump’s economic policies may impact his party’s success in the upcoming elections.
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