New Hampshire State Senate District 8
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Ruth Ward Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Jim CreightonRepublican4 years since first winDavid TrumbleDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Ruth Ward (R) 58.3, David Trumble (D) 41.6
- Last election
- Ruth Ward (Republican) won by 16.7 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Left column: CreightonRight column: Trumble
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- Won 2 of 2
- Won 0 of 1
- Years since first win
- 4
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Candidates on the ballot
- David TrumbleDemocratic
- Jim CreightonRepublican
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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
- 31,653
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
New Hampshire Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRuth WardWon Republican 18,46358.3% DemocraticDavid Trumble Democratic 13,17841.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 120.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 49,220
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
New Hampshire Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRuth WardWon(incumbent) Republican 28,16057.2% DemocraticCharlene Marcotte Lovett Democratic 21,04042.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 200.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,024
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New Hampshire Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRuth WardWon(incumbent) Republican 18,90355.6% DemocraticJenn Alford-Teaster Democratic 15,11444.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 70.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,071
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New Hampshire Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRuth WardWon(incumbent) Republican 12,85951.3% DemocraticJenn Alford-Teaster Democratic 12,21248.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,459
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New Hampshire Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRuth WardWon Republican 16,15053.0% DemocraticJohn Garvey Democratic 14,28946.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 200.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,717
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New Hampshire Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJerry LittleWon Republican 12,03355.4% DemocraticLinda L. Tanner Democratic 9,64944.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 350.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,867
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New Hampshire Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBob OdellWon(incumbent) Republican 17,70961.4% DemocraticCkristopher Wallenstein Democratic 11,13838.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 200.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,346
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New Hampshire Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBob OdellWon(incumbent) Republican 12,63168.8% DemocraticHarold E. Perkins Democratic 5,68831.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 270.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,984
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New Hampshire Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBob OdellWon(incumbent) Republican 15,98559.2% DemocraticJay Phinizy Democratic 10,99940.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,628
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New Hampshire Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBob OdellWon(incumbent) Republican 10,27258.3% DemocraticCarroll D. French Democratic 7,35641.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,481
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New Hampshire Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBob OdellWon(incumbent) Republican 16,39561.9% DemocraticCarroll D. French Democratic 10,08638.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,664
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New Hampshire Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBob OdellWon Republican 9,17051.9% DemocraticGeorge F. Disnard(incumbent) Democratic 8,49448.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,502
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New Hampshire Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorge F. DisnardWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,502100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,316
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New Hampshire Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorge F. DisnardWon Democratic 7,20954.1% RepublicanBeverly T. Rodeschin Republican 6,10745.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,648
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New Hampshire Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAllen WhippleWon Democratic 9,64251.7% RepublicanBeverly T. Rodeschin(incumbent) Republican 9,00648.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,178
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New Hampshire Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBeverly T. RodeschinWon Republican 7,48152.8% DemocraticPeter Hoe Burling Democratic 6,69747.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,920
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New Hampshire Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorge F. DisnardWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,920100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,629
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New Hampshire Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorge F. DisnardWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,80558.5% RepublicanDavid Kibbey Republican 4,82441.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,902
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New Hampshire Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorge F. DisnardWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,17557.7% RepublicanRoma A. Spaulding Republican 6,72742.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,438
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New Hampshire Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorge F. DisnardWon Democratic 5,62953.9% RepublicanCharles Puksta Republican 4,80946.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,674
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New Hampshire Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGeorge I. WigginsWon(incumbent) Republican 8,78856.1% DemocraticSusan J. Lawrence Democratic 6,88643.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,703
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New Hampshire Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGeorge I. WigginsWon(incumbent) Republican 5,35250.0% DemocraticBelair Democratic 5,35150.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,889
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New Hampshire Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGeorge I. WigginsWon Republican 6,62651.4% DemocraticPeter Hoe Burling Democratic 6,26348.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,203
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New Hampshire Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames SaggiotesWon(incumbent) Republican 6,202100.0% OtherHarry V. Spanos Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,014
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New Hampshire Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames SaggiotesWon(incumbent) Republican 7,25060.4% DemocraticBicknell Democratic 4,76439.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,363
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New Hampshire Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames SaggiotesWon Republican 4,50953.9% DemocraticLaramie Democratic 3,85346.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,490
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New Hampshire Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHarry V. SpanosWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,14857.2% RepublicanSydney Clark Republican 5,34242.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,849
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
New Hampshire Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHarry V. SpanosWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,45450.3% RepublicanBennett Republican 4,39549.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,954
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
New Hampshire Senate District 8, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHarry V. SpanosWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,15151.5% RepublicanBennett Republican 5,80248.5% 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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Election Wrld. (2026). New Hampshire State Senate District 8, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/nh/senate/8. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
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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:8
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026