New Hampshire's 2nd congressional district covers the western, northern, and some southern parts of New Hampshire. It includes the state's second-largest city, Nashua, as well as the state capital, Concord. It is currently represented in the United States House of Representatives by Democrat Ann McLane Kuster. The district is classified by the Census Bureau as a majority-rural district, with 51.67% of its population residing in rural areas. The district is home to Dartmouth College, the state's second-largest college, and all three of its representatives since 1995 (Charles Bass, Paul Hodes, and Annie Kuster) have been Dartmouth alumni. Some of the largest employers in the district are Dartmouth–Hitchcock Medical Center, Dartmouth College, Southern New Hampshire Health System, and BAE Systems.

History

Until 1847, New Hampshire's representatives were elected at large, from the entire state, and not from districts. Districts began being used in the 1846 elections. Until the 1878 elections, New Hampshire elected its members of the United States House of Representatives in March of the odd-numbered years. That would be too late for the beginning of the March 4 term, but the first session of the House typically didn't start until December; so, a March election wasn't a problem. Historically, the second district has had strong Republican leanings, having voted Republican 71 times and Democrat only 15. The district has leaned Democratic in congressional races since 2006, and in presidential races since 2000.

Composition

As of the 2021 redistricting cycle, the 2nd district containts 161 municipalities. Belknap County (2) Carroll County (3) Cheshire County (23) Coös County (20) Grafton County (40) Hillsborough County (27) Merrimack County (26) Rockingham County (5) Sullivan County (15)

Election results from statewide races

Election results from presidential races: Election results from statewide races:

List of members representing the district

Electoral history

For current election, see 2024 United States House of Representatives elections in New Hampshire

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2016

2018

2020

2022

2024

Historical district boundaries