In a significant political development, Republican Michael Murphy secured a victory in the Special Election for New Hampshire State House Coos 6, a district previously won by Biden with a margin of +12 in 2020. This win marks a notable shift from Democrat to Republican, flipping a seat that was also Democrat-leaning by +16 in 2022. The Republican party extended congratulations to Representative-Elect Mike Murphy on his victory, which not only represents a change in party representation but also contributes to increasing their majority in the State House. The election results have been highlighted as part of a broader trend where Republicans won two seats in the New Hampshire House, which saw increased voter turnout possibly influenced by the presidential primary.
New Hampshire Election Night: Republicans Flip Blue Seat, Increase Their Majority in State House https://t.co/WoTKmtMIzv
Republicans win 2 seats in N.H. House, with voter turnout boost from presidential primary https://t.co/b9MrPfv84h
Last night saw a Democrat-to-Republican flip in the New Hampshire House! Congratulations to Representative-Elect Mike Murphy on his victory in Coös 6!
BREAKING: Republican Michael Murphy has won the Special Election for New Hampshire State House Coos 6 (Biden +12 in 2020) 🔵 DEM ➡️ 🔴 GOP FLIP https://t.co/Ucu8yG0fC1
BREAKING: Republican Michael Murphy has won the Special Election for New Hampshire State House Coos 6 (Biden +12 in 2020 and D+16 in 2022) 🔵 DEM ➡️ 🔴 GOP FLIP https://t.co/fc3aGdEiQU