Who Is Running for Senate in New Hampshire in 2026?
Last updated: March 4, 2026
Jeanne Shaheen
(Incumbent)Economy
HighJeanne Shaheen was a lead negotiator for the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), directing $550 billion to core infrastructure like roads, bridges, and broadband, including energy efficiency provisions. She supports increasing exports for New Hampshire businesses through trade agreements and programs to foster growth and job creation in global markets. Additionally, she backed the Recovery Act and a Renewable Electricity Standard, aiming to invest in alternative energy and extend related tax credits.
Immigration
HighJeanne Shaheen supports bipartisan immigration reform, advocating for secure borders and a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and "Dreamers." She voted to advance the Laken Riley Act to improve immigration enforcement and public safety, and previously supported a bipartisan border security agreement. Shaheen also supports legislation to protect children in immigration custody and secured provisions to prohibit the use of Department of Defense resources for immigration enforcement activities.
Healthcare
HighJeanne Shaheen supports extending the Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits, having authored bicameral legislation for their permanent extension. She voted in favor of a Democratic proposal to extend these credits, citing the goal of preventing health care costs from skyrocketing for millions of Americans. Shaheen warns that without such action, many individuals could face doubling or tripling premiums and subsequently lose their health insurance coverage. She advocates for ensuring health care affordability and preventing loss of coverage.
Republican Candidate
No Republican candidate has been confirmed for this race yet. Check back after the primary.
| Issue | Jeanne Shaheen |
|---|---|
| Economy | Jeanne Shaheen was a lead negotiator for the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), directing $550 billion to core infrastructure like roads, bridges, and broadband, including energy efficiency provisions. She supports increasing exports for New Hampshire businesses through trade agreements and programs to foster growth and job creation in global markets. Additionally, she backed the Recovery Act and a Renewable Electricity Standard, aiming to invest in alternative energy and extend related tax credits. High |
| Immigration | Jeanne Shaheen supports bipartisan immigration reform, advocating for secure borders and a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and "Dreamers." She voted to advance the Laken Riley Act to improve immigration enforcement and public safety, and previously supported a bipartisan border security agreement. Shaheen also supports legislation to protect children in immigration custody and secured provisions to prohibit the use of Department of Defense resources for immigration enforcement activities. High |
| Healthcare | Jeanne Shaheen supports extending the Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits, having authored bicameral legislation for their permanent extension. She voted in favor of a Democratic proposal to extend these credits, citing the goal of preventing health care costs from skyrocketing for millions of Americans. Shaheen warns that without such action, many individuals could face doubling or tripling premiums and subsequently lose their health insurance coverage. She advocates for ensuring health care affordability and preventing loss of coverage. High |
| Climate & Energy | Senator Jeanne Shaheen regards climate change as an existential threat and champions policies for clean energy, energy efficiency, and greenhouse gas reduction. She has collaborated on bipartisan energy legislation to protect the environment and secure federal funding for addressing contaminants and preserving natural resources. Additionally, Shaheen has publicly criticized the EPA for decisions that disregard health benefits in pollution regulation, deeming such policies irrational. High |
| Abortion & Reproductive Rights | Senator Jeanne Shaheen has consistently advocated for reproductive rights, supporting women's access to abortion services and opposing restrictive legislation. She has co-sponsored the Women's Health Protection Act to codify Roe v. Wade protections and opposed bills like the Born-Alive Survivors Protection Act. Shaheen also expanded insurance coverage for contraception and worked to repeal a century-old abortion ban in New Hampshire. High |
| Foreign Policy | Jeanne Shaheen supports U.S. engagement in foreign policy and defense, advocating for strong alliances like NATO and U.S. assistance to Ukraine. She voted for S. Amdt. 429 to S. 2226, requiring Senate consent for NATO withdrawal, and for S. 316 to repeal the 2002 Authorization for Use of Military Force. She criticized the 2026 National Defense Strategy for understating China's threat and undermining NATO, promoting policies that strengthen U.S. national security. High |
| Education | Senator Jeanne Shaheen prioritizes strengthening the education system, advocating for STEM education, early childhood development, and student debt relief. She supported provisions in the CHIPS and Science Act and the Every Student Succeeds Act to invest in STEM. She also sponsors legislation to combat student debt scams, promote institutional accountability, allow loan refinancing, and strengthen the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, believing that quality education is crucial for economic competitiveness and job security. High |
| Gun Policy | Research pending more substantial sources. Low |
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