Chris Pappas

Pappas vs. Leavitt race in NH for US House looks close. What could make the difference?

Pappas vs. Leavitt race in NH for US House looks close. What could make the difference?

Analysts don’t agree on what’s likely to happen when voters in New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District decide Nov. 8 who will represent them for the next two years.

Some say the latest polls show Democratic incumbent Rep. Chris Pappas still appears to have a slight edge over Republican challenger Karoline Leavitt. Others say he’s lost that edge and this race is a toss-up or even leaning in Leavitt’s favor.