Democrat Bobbi Boudman’s upset victory in a Trump-won New Hampshire district marks the 28th Republican seat flip since the president retook office, signaling a surge in Democratic momentum ahead of the 2026 midterms.
The election of Democrat Bobbi Boudman to a New Hampshire state legislative seat previously held by Republicans marks the 28th such flip since President Trump’s second term began, fueling concerns within the GOP of a significant shift in voter sentiment. Boudman, who lost a similar race by 13 points in 2024, capitalized on what Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee President Heather Williams described as a “stunning defeat” for Republicans who are being blamed for “soaring costs” and the fallout of an unpopular war in Iran.
While senior Republicans struggle to manage a razor-thin congressional majority amidst the “temporary blip” of rising gas prices and illegal tariffs, President Trump has shifted his focus to a controversial “SAVE America Act” to restrict mail-in ballots, telling allies the bill will “guarantee the midterms” despite warnings from critics that such measures constitute voter suppression. The loss in Carroll County District 7 has prompted DNC Chair Ken Martin to warn that “no Republican seat is safe,” as polling suggests the administration’s economic and foreign policies are failing to resonate with voters facing a $400 annual household cost from remaining trade tariffs.
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