Republican Federal Fundraising Strong in Senate, NH02 — but Lagging in NH01

Top Left-to-Right: Williams, Brown, DiLorenzo | Bottom Left-to-Right: Noveletsky, Cole, Bailey, Girard

CONCORD, NH — Federal Election Commission filings show a clear split in Republican fundraising strength across New Hampshire’s 2026 federal races. Former U.S. Senator Scott Brown (R-Rye) and congressional candidate Lily Tang Williams (R-Weare) are raising serious money, while the First District field continues to underperform.

Brown’s Senate campaign reported $477,011 raised this quarter, including $64,000 from New Hampshire donors. His filing shows steady support from both longtime Granite State backers and New England business leaders, confirming his status as the GOP’s most formidable statewide fundraiser. Former New Hampshire Senator John E. Sununu (R-Rye), is expected to announce his bid for US Senate soon and will likely compete with Brown on the financial front.

In the Second Congressional District, Lily Tang Williams posted another strong quarter, bringing in $126,065, with $69,157 originating from New Hampshire contributors. Her campaign’s balance of local and grassroots national support has set her apart from the rest of the Republican field.

The First District, however, tells a different story. Announced GOP hopefuls Elizabeth Girard (R-Somerworth), Brian Cole (R-Manchester), and Melissa Bailey (R-Bedford) combined to raise less in-state money than Williams alone.

• Girard:  $0 from New Hampshire

• Cole:  $18,155 from New Hampshire

• Bailey:  $12,085 from New Hampshire

Together, the NH-01 Republicans reported just over $30,000 raised inside the state, underscoring the continued fundraising gap between the two congressional districts and highlighting where Republican donor confidence currently lies.

Newly announced candidate Anthony DiLorenzo (R-Portsmouth), a Seacoast businessman, is expected to reshape the NH-01 race. With a strong local network and the ability to quickly build a donor base, DiLorenzo is widely viewed as a potential frontrunner once his first report comes out after Q4.

Hollie Noveletsky (R-Newfields), another Republican in NH-01, did not announce until after the September 30 filing deadline and therefore was not required to report this quarter.

Adding to the changing campaign landscape, a recent FEC ruling now allows candidates to loan and later repay themselves unlimited funds—effectively ending the practice of masking weak fundraising totals with large, unrepaid personal loans. The new rule makes the latest reports a clearer picture of genuine donor support.

With Brown and Williams driving the GOP’s financial momentum, Republicans enter the next phase of the 2026 cycle with strong organization at the top of the ticket—and plenty of room for growth in the First District.