



Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in New Hampshire

Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in New Hampshire
New Hampshire Democratic Senate nominee?
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Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleState Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyMainstream Democrat
LocationNew Hampshire
BackgroundPolitician
EducationMontana State University (BS)
Notable personal detailsJared Sullivan is a Democratic member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, serving Grafton County District 2 since December 2022. He previously announced a bid for the 2026 U.S. Senate election in New Hampshire.
Public records show at least one instance of Representative Jared Sullivan supporting excise taxes on legalized marijuana, but there is no clear, comprehensive statement or platform located describing his broader positions on tax policy or major federal tax changes.
Supports continued immigration enforcement but rejects abolishing ICE as realistic; calls for oversight and accountability for enforcement actions and criticizes expansions of enforcement without accountability. Positions favor reforming enforcement and limiting unchecked expansion rather than pursuing maximal restrictionist policies.
The candidate supports protecting and expanding abortion access in New Hampshire, including votes to repeal the state’s 24-week abortion ban and to place protections for abortion (including medication abortion) into the constitution/statute up to a 24-week threshold. Voting records show consistent pro-choice votes on related House measures.
Supports state-level climate action including a carbon plan to access federal climate funding, and promotes clean energy like municipal solar as cost-effective; critiques climate-change denial that blocks legislation. Emphasizes moderate, investment-focused approaches rather than phasing out fossil fuels immediately.
Supports expanded gun regulations including background checks, waiting periods, and consideration of extreme risk protection orders while emphasizing federal action to address interstate movement of firearms. Has voted in favor of bills to expand background checks, consider red flag laws, and establish waiting periods.
Jared Sullivan is in the news as a candidate in the run-up to the 2026 midterms, with coverage focused on the broader fight for control of Congress. Recent reports say Democrats have been gaining ground in special and state legislative elections, including strong showings in Pennsylvania, which has improved their outlook even as they still face a tough path to winning the Senate. Other recent coverage centers on Republican attacks over the DHS shutdown and on the SAVE America Act, which could shape the campaign environment if it advances.
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Jared Sullivan currently averages 2.6%, ranking third in this race, 8.2 points behind the next candidate.
Average recalculated from polls through Apr 17 - 21.



Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
2026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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