New Hampshire voters are heading to the polls today to select Republican and Democratic nominees for several major offices, including the U.S. Senate, Governor, U.S. House, and the state Legislature. The New Hampshire Secretary of State lists Sept. 8 as the state primary date, with the general election on November 3rd.

The U.S. Senate race is among the most closely watched contests on the ballot after Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen announced that she would not seek reelection. Her decision opened a competitive Republican primary featuring eight candidates, including former U.S. Senators John E. Sununu and Scott Brown, both of whom previously lost Senate races to Shaheen.

On the Democratic side, U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas is seeking the Senate nomination after representing New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District. He faces several Democratic candidates, including progressive candidate Karishma Manzur.

Pappas’ departure has also created an open race in the 1st Congressional District. Among the Democrats seeking the nomination are Stefany Shaheen, the daughter of the retiring senator, and former congressional candidate Maura Sullivan. Republicans also have a contested primary for the seat.

The state’s 2nd Congressional District has a primary contest of its own, with Democratic Rep. Maggie Goodlander facing primary opposition and Republican Lily Tang Williams seeking another nomination for the seat.

The Governor’s race is less contested at the primary stage. Republican Governor Kelly Ayotte is seeking a second two-year term and faces only minor primary opposition, while Democrat Cinde Warmington is unopposed for her party’s nomination.

All 424 seats in the New Hampshire Legislature are also on the ballot. Republicans currently hold majorities in both chambers, although relatively few incumbents face primary challenges. The legislative races will determine which candidates advance to fight for their party's control of the Granite State in the November elections.

Polls opened at 6 a.m. Tuesday, with closing times varying by municipality. New Hampshire permits undeclared voters to participate in a party primary by choosing either a Republican or Democratic ballot on the day of.

The winners of Tuesday’s party primaries will advance to the Nov. 3 general election, where voters will determine who takes office for the next term.