Politics & Government
Ayotte, Sununu, Tang Williams Strong In Salem; School Tax Cap Approved: 2026 Midterm Election Results
Here are the unofficial results from the Nov. 3, 2026, midterm election in Salem, New Hampshire.

SALEM, NH — Here are the unofficial results for the Nov. 3, 2026, election. Refresh for updates.
Governor
Kelly Ayotte 8,398
Cinde Warmington 4,924
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Stephen Villee 29
U.S. Senate
John E. Sununu 7,362
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Chris Pappas 6,043
Edmond Laplante 211
2nd Congressional District
Lily Tang Williams 6,765
Maggie Goodlander 6,396
Robbie Mahrou 300
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District 3 Executive Councilor
Janet Stevens 7,255
Lisa Kennedy Sheldon 5,862
State Senate
Daryl Abbas 7,462
Chris Tardif 5,826
State Representative
District 25: Vote for up to 9:
Lorie Ball 7,235
Joe Sweeney 6,929
Susan Vandecasteele 6,849
John Sytek 6,705
John Janigan 6,644
Valerie McDonnell 6,443
George Kassas 6,392
Dennis Mannion 6,116
Donna Loranger 5,954
Edward Huminick 5,947
Claudia DeFuria 5,766
Kienen Dyer 5,605
Sheriff
Chuck Massahos 12,213
County Attorney
Patricia Conway 7,670
Robert Wilson 5,402
County Treasurer
Scott Priestley 7,355
Kevin Coyle 5,641
Register Of Deeds
Cathy Stacey 12,461
Register Of Probate
John Stalk 7,262
Douglas Marino 5,614
Question 1
Repeal of register of probate position
Yes 8,180
No 4,133
Question 2
School tax cap (three-fifths needed)
Yes 8,683 (66.5%)
No 4,368
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