New Hampshire
New Hampshire entered the Union on June 21, 1788 as the 9th state. New Hampshire’s civic traditions reach back to colonial New England and the early republic, with a political culture that still reflects town meetings, localism, and a strong sense of independence. Today its state government is centered in Concord and follows the bicameral model with a governor, a Senate, and a House of Representatives.
Government & Representation
Use this section to understand how the state organizes executive authority, legislative power, and federal representation.
New Hampshire organizes state government through an elected governor and the bicameral General Court, which consists of a Senate and a House of Representatives. Its structure is notable for a very large lower chamber and a strong tradition of local political participation.