Governing: N.H. House and Senate 'Lean Republican'
The New Hampshire House is one of 11 legislative chambers around the country where Democrats are at risk of losing their majority, writes Governing’s Louis Jacobson. Based on interviews with state and national sources, Jacobson says a Republican takeover in the House is “entirely plausible.” He gives the GOP “an ever-so-slight edge” in their battle to keep control of the Senate:
Democratic Gov. Maggie Hassan is favored to win re-election, but the Democrats may not be so lucky in the legislature. They currently control the state’s massive 400-seat state House, but their reign could be short, since the Republicans benefit from a redistricting map favorable to their party. In a midterm election cycle that’s more favorable to the GOP, it’s entirely plausible for Republicans to net the 20 seats needed to flip the majority; after all, the chamber is known for experiencing wild swings. The much smaller state Senate is currently held by the Republicans, and the GOP has an ever-so-slight edge in keeping control.