*'''New Hampshire's 2nd congressional district - open seat:'''
*'''New Hampshire's 2nd congressional district - open seat:'''
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Democratic Representative Paul Hodes has announced he will not seek a third term in the House and run for the United States Senate. After Barack Obama won a 13-point victory in the 2nd district, Democrats as of now have the edge to keep the seat. Lobbyist Ann McLane Kuster will seek the Democratic nomination. Radio talk show host Jennifer Horn may run as a Republican.
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Democratic Representative Paul Hodes has announced he will not seek a third term in the House and run for the United States Senate. After Barack Obama won a 13-point victory in the 2nd district, Democrats as of now have the edge to keep the seat. Lobbyist Ann McLane Kuster will seek the Democratic nomination; party insider Katrina Swett, who lost to bass in 2002, may try again. Radio talk show host Jennifer Horn may run as a Republican. Long-term Republican Congressman Charles Bass is also a possibility.