2000Final results
2000 election for New Hampshire's 2nd District
U.S. House · New Hampshire
Charles F. Bass (R) won with 56.2% of the vote, defeating Barney Brannen (D) by 15.6 points.
Charles F. BassRepublican · winner
56.2%152,581
Barney BrannenDemocrat
40.7%110,367
Brian ChristesonLibertarian
2.3%6,188
Roy KendelConstitution
0.8%2,204
271,340 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 2000
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
Money in this race
Each line compares the two campaigns on one scale.
Barney BrannenCharles F. Bass
$881.4K
Raised by the campaign
$782K
$872.1K
Spent by the campaign
$812.7K
$13K
Cash on hand
$17K
Campaign money: FEC, through Dec 31, 2000.
Source: FEC campaign filingsUpdated Dec 31, 2000
The candidates
Charles F. Bass (R)Barney Brannen (D)
Also on the ballot: Brian Christeson (Libertarian), 2.3%; Roy Kendel (Constitution), 0.8%