Northern State Races: Vermont GOP Holds, NH Democrats Keep Senate Seat

Phil Scott declared victory at 11 p.m. after winning a sixth term as Vermont governor. He defeated Democratic-Progressive challenger Amanda Janoo, who conceded the race. The incumbent has now served four consecutive terms in the state's executive branch.

Democrats reclaimed the lieutenant governor position in Vermont. Molly Gray won the seat she previously held from 2021 to 2023, defeating incumbent Republican John Rodgers. Gray announced her win shortly after 9:30 p.m., following Rodgers' concession. This result flips a key statewide office from the Republican side.

In New Hampshire, Democrats retained their U.S. Senate seat. Representative Chris Pappas defeated Republican John E. Sununu to replace retiring Senator Jeanne Shaheen. Sununu conceded the race approximately 15 minutes after polls closed across the state. This outcome prevents a Republican takeover of the chamber's New Hampshire delegation.

Becca Balint secured a third term in the U.S. House for Vermont. The Associated Press called the race just before 8 p.m., citing a lead of more than 30 percentage points over Republican Gerald Malloy. Balint is returning to Washington for another cycle of federal service.

Kelly Ayotte won a second term as New Hampshire governor. The Associated Press called the race for the Republican incumbent over Democratic challenger Cinde Warmington early Wednesday morning. Meanwhile, New York's 21st District remains unresolved, with Republican Anthony Constantino and Democrat Blake Gendebien competing to replace Elise Stefanik. Polls indicate that contest is close.