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DemocratRunning for NH-2 U.S. House · 2026
Maggie Goodlander
Margaret Vivian Goodlander is an American politician, lawyer, and former naval officer who has served as the U.S. representative from New Hampshire's 2nd congressional district since 2025. A member of the Democratic Party, she is married to former U.S. national security advisor Jake Sullivan.
Born 1986 · Nashua, New Hampshire , U.S.
In brief
AI · verified vs data · 2026-07-03
U.S. Representative Maggie Goodlander, a Democrat from New Hampshire's 2nd district, seeks re-election. A lawyer and former naval officer, she served as Deputy Assistant Attorney General from 2022 to 2024. In polling, she leads at about 51% against opponent Lily Tang Williams at roughly 30%, with Polymarket odds indicating approximately a 90% win probability. She has raised about $3 million.
50.9%
Polling average
our aggregate
87%
Win probability
market-implied
$3.0M
Raised this cycle
FEC · committee
Independence scorecard
Computed · FEC money mixWho Goodlander's money comes from.
C
46/100
Independence index
Funding mix leans on concentrated money — small-dollar reliance is the weak spot.
2 watch items · small-dollar reliance
Small-dollar reliance6
3% of individual + PAC money from donors under $200
PAC independence60
10% of individual + PAC money from PACs
In-state funding16
84% of itemized receipts come from out of state
Outside-money exposure100
No significant outside spending in support so far
MONEY-MIX INDEX, COMPUTED FROM FEC FILINGS ONLY: SMALL-DOLLAR SHARE, PAC RELIANCE, IN-STATE MONEY AND OUTSIDE (IE) SPENDING. IT DOES NOT SCORE VOTES OR DONOR–VOTE ALIGNMENT. HIGHER = MORE INDEPENDENT · GREEN ≥70 · AMBER 50–69 · RED <50.
Governing & voting record
What Goodlander did in office.
MeasureYearAction
To prohibit the Secretary of Agriculture from closing any research and development facility of the Forest Serv
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
2026
Sponsored
The Public Service Accountability Act
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and the Judiciary, for a peri
2026
Sponsored
To providing access to certain memorials on Federal property during Government shutdown, and for other purpose
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
2026
Sponsored
Supporting the designation of April 2026 as "National Native Plant Month".
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
2026
Sponsored
Corporate Crimes Against Health Care Act
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequen
2026
Sponsored
PATH to Education Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
2026
Sponsored
Military Learning for Credit Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
2025
Sponsored
SPONSORED LEGISLATION VIA CONGRESS.GOV · ENACTED BILLS FIRST, THEN THE MOST RECENT · ROLE SHOWS THE BILL'S LATEST STATUS.
Where they stand
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Key positions not yet compiled
Positions are drawn from the candidate's public record and statements. We haven't compiled a verified set for this candidate yet.
How Goodlander votes
With the party, against it, and where on the spectrum.
Ideological placement · roll-call record
Dem median
GOP median
Goodlander
← LiberalCenterConservative →
Center-left
Overall lean
39
DW-NOMINATE · 0–100
DW-NOMINATE FIRST-DIMENSION SCORE FROM ROLL-CALL VOTES IN THE 119TH CONGRESS (HOUSE), VIA VOTEVIEW. 0 = MOST LIBERAL, 100 = MOST CONSERVATIVE.
Party unity · 589 roll-calls · 119th Congress (House)
93%voted with Democrats · 7% broke ranks
Ratings from advocacy groups
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No advocacy-group ratings
Interest-group scorecards have no machine-readable feed — they're curated per candidate, and none are on file yet.
Career & history
2022Deputy Assistant Attorney General
2022–2024
2025United States representative
since 2025
Public favorability
—
No favorability data
This candidate isn't tracked by YouGov's public-figure panel, and no published state polling on their favorability was found.
Donors & money
FEC itemized filings · cycle-to-dateWho funds the campaign.
$3.0M
Raised
$984k
Spent
$2.0M
Cash on hand
Source of funds · individual + PAC
3% small (<$200)87% large indiv.10% PAC
16% in-state · 84% out-of-state (itemized)
OWN-COMMITTEE TOTALS FROM FEC FILINGS THROUGH 2026-03-31 · INDUSTRY GROUPS ARE ITEMIZED RECEIPTS CLASSIFIED BY EMPLOYER — A KEYWORD APPROXIMATION, NOT OPENSECRETS CODING.
Race
The contest Goodlander is running in.
NH · HOUSE · 2026safe d
Goodlander (D) vs Lily Tang Williams (R)
50.9%+20.7 Goodlander30.1%
Open full race detail →
Related prediction markets
All markets →Live contract prices tied to Goodlander and the seat. Prices are ¢-per-share of the YES outcome; context only, never merged into our polling averages.
Sources & provenance
Biography
Public record
Wikipedia + state records
Money & donors
FEC filings
itemized + committee totals
Markets
Live venues
Polymarket · Kalshi
ALL FIGURES DRAWN FROM PUBLICLY AVAILABLE RECORDS · CANDIDATE PROFILES ARE NONPARTISAN AND CARRY NO ENDORSEMENT. · PHOTO: UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · PUBLIC DOMAIN (WIKIMEDIA COMMONS)
Related coverage
Democrat · NH-2 U.S. House
Maggie Goodlander
Margaret Vivian Goodlander is an American politician, lawyer, and former naval officer who has served as the U.S. representative from New Hampshire's 2nd congressional district since 2025. A member of the Democratic Party, she is married to former U.S. national security advisor Jake Sullivan.
Where Goodlander standsRace →
Goodlander 50.9%Lily Tang Williams 30.1%
Market · wins
87¢
50.9%
Poll avg
87%
Win prob
$3.0M
Raised
In brief
AI · verified vs data · 2026-07-03U.S. Representative Maggie Goodlander, a Democrat from New Hampshire's 2nd district, seeks re-election. A lawyer and former naval officer, she served as Deputy Assistant Attorney General from 2022 to 2024. In polling, she leads at about 51% against opponent Lily Tang Williams at roughly 30%, with Polymarket odds indicating approximately a 90% win probability. She has raised about $3 million.
Governing & voting record
To prohibit the Secretary of Agriculture from closing any research and development facility of the Forest Serv
2026 · SPONSORED
The Public Service Accountability Act
2026 · SPONSORED
To providing access to certain memorials on Federal property during Government shutdown, and for other purpose
2026 · SPONSORED
Supporting the designation of April 2026 as "National Native Plant Month".
2026 · SPONSORED
Corporate Crimes Against Health Care Act
2026 · SPONSORED
PATH to Education Act
2026 · SPONSORED
Military Learning for Credit Act of 2025
2025 · SPONSORED
Where they stand
—
Key positions not yet compiled
Positions are drawn from the candidate's public record and statements. We haven't compiled a verified set for this candidate yet.
Career & history
2022Deputy Assistant Attorney General
2022–2024
2025United States representative
since 2025
Public favorability
—
No favorability data
This candidate isn't tracked by YouGov's public-figure panel, and no published state polling on their favorability was found.
Independence scorecard
Who Goodlander's money comes from.
C
46/100
Independence index
Funding mix leans on concentrated money — small-dollar reliance is the weak spot.
2 watch items · small-dollar reliance
Small-dollar reliance6
3% of individual + PAC money from donors under $200
PAC independence60
10% of individual + PAC money from PACs
In-state funding16
84% of itemized receipts come from out of state
Outside-money exposure100
No significant outside spending in support so far
MONEY-MIX INDEX, COMPUTED FROM FEC FILINGS ONLY: SMALL-DOLLAR SHARE, PAC RELIANCE, IN-STATE MONEY AND OUTSIDE (IE) SPENDING. IT DOES NOT SCORE VOTES OR DONOR–VOTE ALIGNMENT. HIGHER = MORE INDEPENDENT · GREEN ≥70 · AMBER 50–69 · RED <50.
How Goodlander votes
Ideological placement · roll-call record
Dem median
GOP median
Goodlander
← LiberalCenterConservative →
Center-left
Overall lean
39
DW-NOMINATE · 0–100
DW-NOMINATE FIRST-DIMENSION SCORE FROM ROLL-CALL VOTES IN THE 119TH CONGRESS (HOUSE), VIA VOTEVIEW. 0 = MOST LIBERAL, 100 = MOST CONSERVATIVE.
Party unity · 589 roll-calls · 119th Congress (House)
93%voted with Democrats · 7% broke ranks
Ratings from advocacy groups
—
No advocacy-group ratings
Interest-group scorecards have no machine-readable feed — they're curated per candidate, and none are on file yet.
Donors & money
$3.0M
Raised
$984k
Spent
$2.0M
Cash on hand
Source of funds · individual + PAC
3% small (<$200)87% large indiv.10% PAC
16% in-state · 84% out-of-state (itemized)
OWN-COMMITTEE TOTALS FROM FEC FILINGS THROUGH 2026-03-31 · INDUSTRY GROUPS ARE ITEMIZED RECEIPTS CLASSIFIED BY EMPLOYER — A KEYWORD APPROXIMATION, NOT OPENSECRETS CODING.
Sources & provenance
Biography
Public record
Wikipedia + state records
Money & donors
FEC filings
itemized + committee totals
Markets
Live venues
Polymarket · Kalshi
ALL FIGURES DRAWN FROM PUBLICLY AVAILABLE RECORDS · CANDIDATE PROFILES ARE NONPARTISAN AND CARRY NO ENDORSEMENT. · PHOTO: UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · PUBLIC DOMAIN (WIKIMEDIA COMMONS)