New Hampshire State House District Cheshire 1
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +49.0% |
| 2008 | +54.9% |
| 2012 | +50.5% |
| 2016 | +35.1% |
| 2020 | +46.7% |
| 2024 | +34.1% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 66.4%Harris1,745 | 32.3%Trump849 | 1.3% | D+34.1 | R+12.6 | D+35.6 | 2,628 | |
| D | 72.6%Biden1,809 | 25.9%Trump646 | 1.4% | D+46.7 | D+11.6 | D+42.2 | 2,491 | |
| D | 63.7%Clinton1,897 | 28.6%Trump852 | 7.6% | D+35.1 | R+15.3 | D+33.0 | 2,976 | |
| D | 74.2%Obama1,933 | 23.8%Romney619 | 2.0% | D+50.5 | R+4.5 | D+46.6 | 2,604 | |
| D | 76.9%Obama2,300 | 22.0%McCain657 | 1.1% | D+54.9 | D+6.0 | D+47.7 | 2,990 | |
| D | 74.0%Kerry1,869 | 25.0%Bush632 | 1.0% | D+49.0 | — | D+51.4 | 2,526 |
Anchored in downtown Keene, this compact district posts presidential margins exceeding 34 points Democratic — an outlier in a state known for tight statewide races, reflecting a dense, college-influenced electorate.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 54.9 points in 2008. Between 2020 and 2024 the district moved 12.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 34.1 points.
A population of 4,691, a 89% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $63,171 describe the district. The district's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of State House District Strafford 14 and State House District Merrimack 18.
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New Hampshire State House District Cheshire 1. Akashic. https://akashic.app/sld-lower/33201/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.