Republican Michael Murphy defeated Democratic challenger Edith Tucker in Tuesday's special election in New Hampshire's Coos County 6, according to Decision Desk Headquarters. projection.
With nearly all votes counted, Mr. Murphy defeated Mr. Tucker 53.8% to 46.2%, flipping the Democratic-held seat by 12 points in a district won by President Joe Biden in 2020.
Murphy's victory also strengthens the Republican trifecta in the state, filling one of the four currently vacant state House seats. Murphy's campaign was one of two races to fill two vacancies in Tuesday's special election for the state Legislature. Before Murphy's victory, Republicans held a slim 198-195 majority in the House, with three members registered as independents or other.
Breaking news: Republican Michael Murphy wins special election for New Hampshire Congressional District 6 (Biden +12 in 2020)
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— Interactive Polls (@IAPolls2022) January 24, 2024
The special election was held on the same day as the New Hampshire primary, which former President Donald Trump won. beat She defeated former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley (Republican) 55% to 43%.
Still, Haley refused to withdraw from the race, becoming the last Republican to challenge the former president, who is widely expected to be the Republican nominee.
Trump's victory comes after several of his competitors withdrew from the race and endorsed him after his landslide victory in Iowa on January 15.
