Republican New Hampshire governor rules out redistricting
New Hampshire Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte will not engage in the tit-for-tat redistricting war ahead of the 2026 midterms.
“The timing is off for this because we are in the middle of the census period, and when I talk to people in New Hampshire, this is not at the top of their priority list,” she said in an interview with local station WMUR on Friday.
New Hampshire, generally considered a swing state, has two competitive seats that are now held by Democrats, according to The Cook Political Report by Amy Walter.
In the 1st Congressional District, Rep. Chris Pappas (D-N.H.) is leaving Congress, which could open up an opportunity for Republicans; however, without redistricting it will likely stay in Democratic hands in 2026.
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5444250-new-hampshire-ayotte-2026/