New Hampshire State Senate District 17
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Howard Pearl Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Robert LawlissDemocraticHoward PearlRepublican · Incumbent4 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Howard Pearl (R) 57.7, Kelly Roberts (D) 42.2
- Last election
- Howard Pearl (Republican) won by 15.5 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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- Races
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- Won 2 of 3
- Years since first win
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- 4
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- Robert LawlissDemocratic
- Howard PearlIncumbentRepublican
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Official results for New Hampshire
History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 34,234
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
New Hampshire Senate District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHoward PearlWon Republican 19,76257.7% DemocraticKelly Roberts Democratic 14,45642.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 160.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 52,442
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
New Hampshire Senate District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHoward PearlWon Republican 29,75656.7% DemocraticChristine M. Tappan Democratic 22,62243.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 640.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,827
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New Hampshire Senate District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn ReaganWon(incumbent) Republican 20,31760.1% DemocraticNancy R. Fraher Democratic 13,48839.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 220.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,750
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New Hampshire Senate District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn ReaganWon(incumbent) Republican 13,17255.5% DemocraticChristopher Roundy Democratic 10,57844.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,789
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New Hampshire Senate District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn ReaganWon(incumbent) Republican 18,25261.3% DemocraticNancy R. Fraher Democratic 11,52238.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 150.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,067
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New Hampshire Senate District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn ReaganWon(incumbent) Republican 11,66958.1% DemocraticNancy R. Fraher Democratic 8,38241.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 160.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,842
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New Hampshire Senate District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn ReaganWon Republican 14,67252.7% DemocraticNancy R. Fraher Democratic 13,13847.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 320.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,020
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New Hampshire Senate District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJack Barnes Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 13,25469.7% DemocraticCharles E. Proulx Jr. Democratic 5,74330.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 230.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,682
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New Hampshire Senate District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn S. Barnes Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 17,47063.1% DemocraticChaz Proulx Democratic 10,21236.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,871
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New Hampshire Senate District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn S. Barnes Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 9,29958.6% DemocraticCorey E. Corbin Democratic 6,57241.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,853
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New Hampshire Senate District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn S. Barnes Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 16,43761.2% DemocraticCorey E. Corbin Democratic 10,41638.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,622
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New Hampshire Senate District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn S. Barnes Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 10,84561.5% DemocraticMary Brown Democratic 6,77738.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,335
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New Hampshire Senate District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn S. Barnes Jr.Won Republican 13,98862.6% DemocraticJames E. Devine Democratic 8,21636.8% IndependentMary Brown(incumbent) Independent 1310.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,724
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New Hampshire Senate District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMary BrownWon Republican 7,35662.7% DemocraticJames E. Devine Democratic 4,36837.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,758
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New Hampshire Senate District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn S. Barnes Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 10,99658.6% DemocraticParker Democratic 7,76241.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,138
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New Hampshire Senate District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJack S. Barnes Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 9,46285.0% LibertarianJanet R. Harju Libertarian 1,67615.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,663
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New Hampshire Senate District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJack S. Barnes Jr.Won Republican 15,69188.8% IndependentMary Brown Independent 1,97211.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,182
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New Hampshire Senate District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGordon J. HumphreyWon Republican 9,10464.2% DemocraticChynoweth Democratic 5,07835.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,426
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New Hampshire Senate District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam A. JohnsonWon(incumbent) Republican 13,09671.1% DemocraticButler Democratic 5,33028.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,390
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New Hampshire Senate District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam A. JohnsonWon(incumbent) Republican 7,27070.0% DemocraticGraham Chynoweth Democratic 3,12030.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,211
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New Hampshire Senate District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam A. JohnsonWon(incumbent) Republican 15,211100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,676
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New Hampshire Senate District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam A. JohnsonWon Democratic 5,96751.1% RepublicanWilliam E. Sanborn(incumbent) Republican 5,70948.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,579
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New Hampshire Senate District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam E. SanbornWon(incumbent) Republican 14,579100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,581
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New Hampshire Senate District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam E. SanbornWon(incumbent) Republican 6,35660.1% DemocraticWeaver Democratic 4,22539.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,797
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New Hampshire Senate District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam E. SanbornWon(incumbent) Republican 7,11455.6% DemocraticShea Democratic 5,68144.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,206
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New Hampshire Senate District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam E. SanbornWon(incumbent) Republican 4,73851.5% DemocraticDennis Democratic 4,46748.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,767
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New Hampshire Senate District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam E. SanbornWon Republican 7,52258.9% DemocraticPinard Democratic 5,24441.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,070
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
New Hampshire Senate District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam J. McCarthyWon Democratic 5,08772.0% RepublicanPaquette Republican 1,98328.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,782
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
New Hampshire Senate District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticElmer BourqueWon Democratic 8,782100.0%
- 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:17
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026