Governor · 2026
New Hampshire governor
6 candidates listed on Wikipedia for the 2026 election on November 3, 2026, those still running first.
Candidates and money
| Candidate | Status | Raised | Cash on hand | Through |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cinde Warmington Democratic | General-election nominee | — | — | Not listed |
| Kelly Ayotte Republican | General-election nominee | — | — | Not listed |
| Stephen Villee Party not listed | Running | — | — | Not listed |
| Bob Wayne McClory Republican | Lost the primary | — | — | Not listed |
| Jon Kiper Democratic | Withdrew | — | — | Not listed |
| Shaun Fife Republican | Lost the primary | — | — | Not listed |
New Hampshire’s campaign finance site cannot be read automatically and Wikipedia’s race page has no fundraising table, so no money figures are shown. Candidates and status: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0), retrieved October 23, 2026. Official records: New Hampshire campaign finance system.
Polling and ratings
Race ratings
Recent polls
Polling average: Kelly Ayotte 51.1% · Cinde Warmington 40.6% (Ayotte +10.5%). Averages listed on Wikipedia from 270toWin{{Cite web|title=2026 Polls: New Hampshire Governor, Decision Desk HQ{{Cite web|title=2026 New Hampshire Governor Polling, FiftyPlusOne{{Cite web|title=New Hampshire General Governor Election, RealClearPolitics, Silver Bulletin.
| Pollster | Dates | Sample | Margin of error | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Anselm College | October 19–20, 2026 | 1,672 (LV) | ±2.4% | Kelly Ayotte 50% · Cinde Warmington 42% |
| National Public Affairs (R) | October 8–12, 2026 | 600 (LV) | ± 4.0% | Kelly Ayotte 54% · Cinde Warmington 38% |
| YouGov | September 28 – October 5, 2026 | 1,520 (LV) | ± 3.9% | Kelly Ayotte 49% · Cinde Warmington 40% |
| Saint Anselm College | September 28–29, 2026 | 1,042 (LV) | ± 3.0% | Kelly Ayotte 52% · Cinde Warmington 45% |
| The New York Times/Siena University | September 15–22, 2026 | 613 (LV) | ± 4.9% | Kelly Ayotte 52% · Cinde Warmington 41% |
| University of New Hampshire | September 17–21, 2026 | 1,418 (LV) | ± 2.6% | Kelly Ayotte 47% · Cinde Warmington 43% |
Ratings and polls as listed on Wikipedia: 2026 New Hampshire gubernatorial election (retrieved October 23, 2026), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. TerraCivic does not rate races or compute its own average.
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