New Hampshire State Senate District 4
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by David Watters Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Shawn MickelonisRepublicanDavid WattersDemocratic · Incumbent14 years since first win
Shawn Mickelonis 39.5David Watters 60.5
Last result · 2024 generalNo published poll names both candidates.
- Last election
- David Watters (Democratic) won by 21.0 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Left column: MickelonisRight column: Watters
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- LiberalCentristConservativeWattersNo published score for Mickelonis
- Races
- Won 0 of 1
- Won 8 of 8
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 14
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- David WattersIncumbentDemocratic
- Shawn MickelonisRepublican
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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
- 32,528
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
New Hampshire Senate District 4, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid WattersWon Democratic 19,66660.5% RepublicanShawn Mickelonis Republican 12,84739.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 150.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 50,194
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
New Hampshire Senate District 4, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid WattersWon(incumbent) Democratic 31,75863.3% RepublicanSeamus Casey Republican 18,41436.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 220.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,362
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New Hampshire Senate District 4, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid WattersWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,22861.3% RepublicanFrank Bertone Republican 12,10738.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 270.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,299
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New Hampshire Senate District 4, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid WattersWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,299100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,447
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New Hampshire Senate District 4, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid WattersWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,14455.2% RepublicanBill Oconnor Republican 12,28344.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 200.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,208
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New Hampshire Senate District 4, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid H. WattersWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,12155.6% RepublicanEddie Edwards Republican 8,06744.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 200.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,983
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New Hampshire Senate District 4, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid H. WattersWon Democratic 14,21254.7% RepublicanPhyllis Woods Republican 11,75645.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 150.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,912
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New Hampshire Senate District 4, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim ForsytheWon Republican 11,73762.1% DemocraticAndrew J. Hosmer Democratic 7,11737.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 580.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,018
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New Hampshire Senate District 4, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKathleen SgambatiWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,53253.8% RepublicanGregory J. Knytych Republican 12,48646.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,529
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New Hampshire Senate District 4, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKathleen G. SgambatiWon Democratic 9,13152.1% RepublicanJames Fitzgerald Republican 8,39847.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,793
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New Hampshire Senate District 4, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert K. BoyceWon(incumbent) Republican 14,10652.6% DemocraticBeth Arsenault Democratic 12,68747.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,360
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New Hampshire Senate District 4, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert K. BoyceWon(incumbent) Republican 10,71458.4% DemocraticBeth Reever Arsenault Democratic 7,64641.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,254
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New Hampshire Senate District 4, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert K. BoyceWon Republican 12,06954.2% DemocraticDennis P. Vachon Democratic 10,18545.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,399
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New Hampshire Senate District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLeo W. FraserWon(incumbent) Republican 10,399100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,767
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New Hampshire Senate District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLeo W. FraserWon(incumbent) Republican 12,59767.1% DemocraticAngie Argiropolis Democratic 6,17032.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,462
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New Hampshire Senate District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLeo W. FraserWon(incumbent) Republican 7,54260.5% DemocraticPatrick H. Wood Democratic 4,25934.2% LibertarianRandy Orvis Libertarian 6615.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,985
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New Hampshire Senate District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLeo W. FraserWon(incumbent) Republican 12,46462.4% DemocraticLake Democratic 5,66028.3% IndependentParker Independent 1,8619.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,712
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New Hampshire Senate District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLeo W. FraserWon Republican 7,64060.1% DemocraticGilbert Democratic 5,07239.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,989
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New Hampshire Senate District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGeorge E. Freese Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 10,88660.5% DemocraticBownes Democratic 7,10339.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,175
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New Hampshire Senate District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGeorge E. Freese Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 9,175100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,455
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New Hampshire Senate District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGeorge E. Freese Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 11,09371.8% DemocraticCastner Democratic 4,36228.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,631
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New Hampshire Senate District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGeorge E. Freese Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 7,01760.3% DemocraticMcGrath Democratic 4,61439.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,751
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New Hampshire Senate District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGeorge E. Freese Jr.Won Republican 8,46053.7% DemocraticJohn H. McLaughlin(incumbent) Democratic 7,29146.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,661
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New Hampshire Senate District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEdith B. GardnerWon(incumbent) Republican 7,72566.3% DemocraticRobichaud Sr. Democratic 3,92933.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 70.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,954
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New Hampshire Senate District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEdith B. GardnerWon(incumbent) Republican 8,99564.5% DemocraticElla F. Bourgoine Democratic 4,95735.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,661
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New Hampshire Senate District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEdith B. GardnerWon(incumbent) Republican 6,09363.1% DemocraticKasper Democratic 3,56836.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,831
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New Hampshire Senate District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEdith B. GardnerWon(incumbent) Republican 9,85671.3% DemocraticTabor Democratic 3,97128.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 40.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,832
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
New Hampshire Senate District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEdward SnellWon Republican 8,832100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,674
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
New Hampshire Senate District 4, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGeorge GilmanWon Republican 9,33273.6% DemocraticZuk Democratic 3,34226.4%
- 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:4
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