Overview
- Two independent polls published Monday — the Exclusive 7NEWS/UNH survey and a WCVB/UMass Amherst poll — show Gov. Maura Healey leading Republican Mike Minogue by roughly 55–57% to 32–36%.
- Both campaigns spent the final days crisscrossing the state to drive turnout, with Minogue questioning poll accuracy based on on‑the‑ground enthusiasm and Healey stressing her record and national issues.
- The UNH/7NEWS survey also shows Democrats ahead in several federal matchups and reports the New Hampshire governor’s contest tied at 48–48, highlighting regional variation in competitiveness.
- Nearly a million early ballots had been cast by late October, making early‑vote totals a decisive factor for how poll leads translate into final results on Election Day.
- Pollsters and analysts say President Trump’s poor standing in New England is energizing Democratic voters and that post‑election legislative control will shape whether campaign proposals become law.