2012Final results
2012 election for New Hampshire's 2nd District
U.S. House · New Hampshire
Ann M. Kuster (D) won with 50.2% of the vote, defeating Charles F. Bass (R) by 4.8 points.
Ann M. KusterDemocrat · winner
50.2%169,275
Charles F. BassRepublican
45.3%152,977
Hardy MaciaLibertarian
4.4%14,936
337,394 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 2012
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.
Ann M. KusterCharles F. Bass
$3.2M
Raised by the campaign
$2.1M
$3.2M
Spent by the campaign
$2.1M
$6.8K
Cash on hand
$25.6K
Campaign money: FEC, through Dec 31, 2012.
Source: FEC campaign filingsUpdated Dec 31, 2012