Blue Wave Hits New Hampshire GOP Stronghold in Key Special Election

Democrat Bobbi Boudman defeated Republican Dale Fincher in a rural New Hampshire House district in a Tuesday special election, flipping a GOP seat 52%–48%. The win fits a broader Democratic momentum, with the DLCC saying 28 GOP seats have flipped nationwide since 2024. Campaign focus on affordability, education, and fiscal responsibility helped Boudman, even though New Hampshire’s GOP still controls the Legislature and governor’s office. The result signals potential midterm headwinds for Republicans amid national concerns about costs.