New Hampshire State Senate District 1
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by David Rochefort Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Cathleen A. FountainDemocraticDavid RochefortRepublican · Incumbent2 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: David Rochefort (R) 56.8, Rusty Talbot (D) 43.1
- Last election
- David Rochefort (Republican) won by 13.7 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Left column: FountainRight column: Rochefort
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- Won 1 of 1
- Years since first win
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- 2
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- Cathleen A. FountainDemocratic
- David RochefortIncumbentRepublican
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Source: sos.nh.gov, dated Sep 8
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Official results for New Hampshire
History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 30,996
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
New Hampshire Senate District 1, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid RochefortWon Republican 17,61356.8% DemocraticRusty Talbot Democratic 13,37143.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 120.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 47,950
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
New Hampshire Senate District 1, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCarrie L. GendreauWon Republican 26,22454.7% DemocraticEdith Tucker Democratic 21,71045.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 160.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,504
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New Hampshire Senate District 1, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanErin HennesseyWon Republican 15,75657.3% DemocraticSusan Ford Democratic 11,74142.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 70.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,299
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New Hampshire Senate District 1, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid J. StarrWon Republican 10,56054.7% DemocraticJeff Woodburn(incumbent) Democratic 8,73945.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,782
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New Hampshire Senate District 1, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJeff WoodburnWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,92654.0% RepublicanDolly McPhaul Republican 11,59045.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 2661.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,001
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New Hampshire Senate District 1, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJeff WoodburnWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,82960.2% RepublicanMark Evans Republican 7,16639.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 60.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,278
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New Hampshire Senate District 1, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJeff WoodburnWon Democratic 14,92459.0% RepublicanDebi Warner Republican 10,34840.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 60.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,146
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New Hampshire Senate District 1, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDorothy SolomonWon Democratic 11,02164.3% RepublicanJohn Gallus(incumbent) Republican 6,11335.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 120.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,057
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New Hampshire Senate District 1, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn GallusWon(incumbent) Republican 13,39553.5% DemocraticMartha Stroup McLeod Democratic 11,66246.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,213
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New Hampshire Senate District 1, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn T. GallusWon(incumbent) Republican 9,47058.4% DemocraticNorman Jackman Democratic 6,74341.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,570
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New Hampshire Senate District 1, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn T. GallusWon(incumbent) Republican 15,82259.5% DemocraticJerry Sorlucco Democratic 10,74840.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,873
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New Hampshire Senate District 1, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn GallusWon Republican 12,14067.9% DemocraticJerry Sorlucco Democratic 5,73332.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,298
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New Hampshire Senate District 1, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHarold W. BurnsWon Republican 9,87851.2% DemocraticWayne W. Presby Democratic 9,42048.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,507
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New Hampshire Senate District 1, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrederick King Sr.Won(incumbent) Republican 8,46067.6% DemocraticPaula E. Bradley Democratic 4,04732.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,212
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New Hampshire Senate District 1, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrederick King Sr.Won(incumbent) Republican 10,38657.0% DemocraticTaylor Democratic 7,82643.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,997
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New Hampshire Senate District 1, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrederick King Sr.Won Republican 6,75452.0% DemocraticCarole A. Lamirande(incumbent) Democratic 6,24348.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,130
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New Hampshire Senate District 1, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarole A. LamirandeWon Democratic 10,21053.4% RepublicanFrederick King Sr. Republican 8,92046.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,839
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New Hampshire Senate District 1, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticOtto H. OlesonWon Democratic 5,53756.3% RepublicanStraw Republican 4,30243.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,882
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New Hampshire Senate District 1, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharles D. BondWon(incumbent) Republican 9,18761.7% DemocraticLaurier LaMontagne Democratic 5,69538.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,778
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New Hampshire Senate District 1, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharles D. BondWon(incumbent) Republican 5,52256.5% DemocraticDonald F. LaMontagne Democratic 4,25643.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,096
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New Hampshire Senate District 1, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharles D. BondWon Republican 7,36948.8% DemocraticOtto H. Oleson Democratic 7,22447.9% OtherLemire Other 5033.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,460
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New Hampshire Senate District 1, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLaurier LaMontagneWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,460100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,834
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New Hampshire Senate District 1, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLaurier LaMontagneWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,29261.6% RepublicanGeorge H. Keough Republican 4,49938.0% OtherPoulin Other 430.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,407
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New Hampshire Senate District 1, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLaurier LaMontagneWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,91752.3% RepublicanGeorge H. Keough Republican 2,74529.2% IndependentCroteau Independent 1,74518.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,276
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New Hampshire Senate District 1, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLaurier LaMontagneWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,25499.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 220.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,311
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New Hampshire Senate District 1, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLaurier LaMontagneWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,307100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 40.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,007
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New Hampshire Senate District 1, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLaurier LaMontagneWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,006100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,421
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
New Hampshire Senate District 1, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLaurier LaMontagneWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,95958.9% RepublicanBorchers Republican 3,46241.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,179
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
New Hampshire Senate District 1, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLaurier LaMontagneWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,95358.5% RepublicanBorchers Republican 4,22641.5%
- 2024: MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
- 1968 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns; not an official source
Last contest in this district on file: 2024.
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Sources: Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open Civic Data division identifiers (census_autogenerated us_sldl/us_sldu and openstates state files); also (sld-recent.json): Open Civic Data division identifiers (country-us) (CC0 (repository); also (sld-recent.json): CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open States people (current) CSVs (CC0-1.0 (Open States people data)), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Open States volunteers and staff (rosters from state legislature sites) from official returns, not an official source; MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips) (Not stated in the GitHub repository (an earlier label said "MIT (repo)", which the repository does not support). MEDSL's Harvard Dataverse records are CC0 1.0, but these GitHub files were not checksum-matched to the Dataverse files, so CC0 is not claimed for them.), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns, not an official source; State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse) (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns, not an official source.
District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:nh/sldu:1
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026