How many federal congressional seats does New Hampshire have in the US Senate and House of Representatives?
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1. Summary of the results
Based on the analyses provided, New Hampshire has 4 total federal congressional seats: 2 seats in the U.S. Senate and 2 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
The Senate representation is confirmed by multiple sources identifying New Hampshire's current senators as Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) [1] [2]. Like all states, New Hampshire has exactly 2 Senate seats as established by the U.S. Constitution [3].
For the House of Representatives, the analyses consistently identify 2 congressional districts: New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District represented by U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas and New Hampshire's 2nd Congressional District represented by U.S. Rep. Maggie Goodlander [4] [1] [2]. This is further supported by references to "2026 United States House of Representatives elections in New Hampshire" with 2 districts listed [3].
2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints
The original question is straightforward and factual, asking for specific numerical information about congressional representation. However, some important context is missing:
- Historical perspective: The analyses don't provide information about whether New Hampshire's House representation has changed over time due to reapportionment following census data
- Population basis: There's no mention of how New Hampshire's relatively small population affects its representation compared to larger states
- Upcoming elections: While sources reference 2026 elections [3], there's no discussion of potential changes to district boundaries or competitive races that might affect representation
3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement
The original statement contains no misinformation or bias - it is a neutral, factual question seeking specific numerical information about New Hampshire's federal congressional representation. The question is appropriately phrased and doesn't contain any leading language or assumptions that would suggest bias toward any particular political viewpoint or outcome.