2026CalledUnofficial results

2026 election for New Hampshire House of Representatives: Rockingham 38

New Hampshire House of Representatives · New Hampshire

Peggy Balboni (D) won with 58.6% of the vote, defeating Paul Martino (R) by 17.2 points.

400-member House

Peggy BalboniDemocrat · winner
58.6%5,206
Paul MartinoRepublican
41.4%3,674
NonpartisanNonpartisan
0.0%3
100% of the expected vote counted · 8,883 votes

Source: civicAPI unofficial results and race callsUpdated Nov 7, 2026, 3:01 PM ET

The seat over time

D − R margin in this seat's races around 2026

The seat's recent races

EvenD+11.52022D+17.22026

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

Pre-election forecast (final, Nov 3)

Our model's last run before Election Day, Nov 3, 2026. It no longer updates.

Peggy Balboni
68%
Paul Martino
32%
Projected margin
D+3.4
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The candidates

Peggy Balboni (D)Paul Martino (R)

Also on the ballot: Nonpartisan (Nonpartisan), 0.0%