The September 8 primary for New Hampshire’s 2nd Congressional District features incumbent Maggie Goodlander facing a progressive challenge from state Representative Paige Beauchemin, with additional low-profile candidates fragmenting the field. Policy contrasts on immigration enforcement, including Goodlander’s Laken Riley Act vote, and foreign aid have sharpened divisions among Democratic primary voters. Goodlander’s substantial fundraising edge and establishment endorsements contrast with Beauchemin’s emphasis on working-class representation and grassroots appeals, while recent polling shows the incumbent ahead yet with a sizable undecided segment. Imminent voter mobilization, turnout among progressive and moderate blocs, and any late endorsements could separate frontrunners in trader assessments of this closely matched contest.