New Hampshire State Senate District 5
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Sue Prentiss Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Sue PrentissDemocratic · Incumbent6 years since first winConrad SchoeffterRepublican
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Suzanne M. Prentiss (D) 66.2, John J. McIntyre (R) 33.7
- Last election
- Suzanne M. Prentiss (Democratic) won by 32.5 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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- LiberalCentristConservativePrentissNo published score for Schoeffter
- Races
- Won 3 of 3
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 6
- Not available
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- Sue PrentissIncumbentDemocratic
- Conrad SchoeffterRepublican
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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
- 34,779
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
New Hampshire Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSuzanne M. PrentissWon Democratic 23,02866.2% RepublicanJohn J. McIntyre Republican 11,70933.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 420.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 55,922
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
New Hampshire Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSuzanne M. PrentissWon(incumbent) Democratic 38,53868.9% RepublicanJohn McIntyre Republican 17,31231.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 720.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,733
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New Hampshire Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSuzanne M. PrentissWon Democratic 20,41866.4% RepublicanTimothy Ohearne Republican 10,29533.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 200.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,794
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New Hampshire Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMartha HennesseyWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,93271.2% RepublicanPatrick Lozito Republican 6,86228.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,821
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New Hampshire Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMartha S. HennesseyWon Democratic 18,80965.3% RepublicanMarie Lozito Republican 9,99834.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 140.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,548
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New Hampshire Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid PierceWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,47499.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 740.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,690
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New Hampshire Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid PierceWon Democratic 17,71964.0% RepublicanJoe Osgood Republican 9,94035.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 310.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,494
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New Hampshire Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMatthew HoudeWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,01459.5% RepublicanJames W. Danforth Republican 7,46540.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 150.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,134
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New Hampshire Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMatthew HoudeWon Democratic 17,99466.3% RepublicanJames W. Danforth Republican 9,14033.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,488
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New Hampshire Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPeter Hoe BurlingWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,33770.5% RepublicanRosalie T. Babiarz Republican 5,15129.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,531
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New Hampshire Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPeter Hoe BurlingWon Democratic 15,38858.0% RepublicanJames Dean Republican 11,14342.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,266
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New Hampshire Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticClifton BelowWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,76853.1% RepublicanNancy Merrill Republican 9,49846.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,888
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New Hampshire Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticClifton BelowWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,87751.7% RepublicanJim Rubens Republican 12,01148.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,343
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New Hampshire Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticClifton BelowWon Democratic 8,17253.3% RepublicanLarry Guaraldi Republican 7,17146.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,728
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New Hampshire Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim RubensWon(incumbent) Republican 11,11853.6% DemocraticElizabeth L. Crory Democratic 9,61046.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,927
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New Hampshire Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim RubensWon Republican 7,35549.3% DemocraticAnne Rowe Democratic 6,92346.4% LibertarianHoward L. Wilson Libertarian 6494.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,717
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New Hampshire Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRalph D. HoughWon(incumbent) Republican 10,97753.0% DemocraticAnne Rowe Democratic 9,74047.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,191
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New Hampshire Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRalph D. HoughWon(incumbent) Republican 10,191100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,029
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New Hampshire Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRalph D. HoughWon(incumbent) Republican 10,15159.6% DemocraticBowers Jr. Democratic 6,87840.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,706
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New Hampshire Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRalph Degnan HoughWon(incumbent) Republican 8,706100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,215
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New Hampshire Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRalph Degnan HoughWon(incumbent) Republican 14,215100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,213
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New Hampshire Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRalph Degnan HoughWon(incumbent) Republican 6,16760.4% DemocraticElizabeth S. Bardsley Democratic 4,04639.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,972
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New Hampshire Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRalph Degnan HoughWon(incumbent) Republican 14,972100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,777
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New Hampshire Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRalph D. HoughWon Republican 6,36259.0% DemocraticSolow Democratic 4,41441.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,167
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New Hampshire Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid Hammond BradleyWon(incumbent) Republican 7,87755.6% DemocraticDavid J. Bradley Democratic 6,28844.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,263
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New Hampshire Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid H. BradleyWon(incumbent) Republican 6,25199.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 120.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,938
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New Hampshire Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid H. BradleyWon Republican 7,53354.0% DemocraticRobert H. Guest Democratic 6,40345.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,166
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
New Hampshire Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHoward C. TownsendWon(incumbent) Republican 4,74766.2% DemocraticHays Democratic 2,41933.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,003
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
New Hampshire Senate District 5, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHoward C. TownsendWon(incumbent) Republican 7,24772.5% DemocraticChaloux Democratic 2,75527.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0%
- 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:5
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