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2018 election for New Hampshire House of Representatives: Cheshire 14

New Hampshire House of Representatives · New Hampshire

Craig R. Thompson (D) won with 50.8% of the vote, defeating Franklin W. Sterling Jr. (R) by 1.7 points, flipping a seat Republicans held.

Craig R. ThompsonDemocrat · winner
50.8%3,671
Franklin W. Sterling Jr.Republican · incumbent
49.1%3,550
7,224 votes

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 6:17 AM ET

The seat over time

D − R margin in this seat's races around 2018

Races before and after

EvenD+2.42012R+5.42014R+14.22016D+1.72018R+4.72020

Source: Past results: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)

The candidates

Craig R. Thompson (D)Franklin W. Sterling Jr. (R)