Anthony DiLorenzo

On the Dover, NH (Ward 2) ballot: U.S. House, New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District, general election, November 3, 2026. Citizens Count

Snapshot

Field Detail
Full name Anthony DiLorenzo. Citizens Count
Born 1964. Anthony DiLorenzo campaign
Party Republican. Citizens Count
Current office None stated; WMUR describes this as his first run for office. WMUR
Seeking U.S. House, New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District; Republican nominee for the November 3, 2026 general election. Citizens Count
Opponent Stefany Shaheen, Democrat. Citizens Count
Education Attended the University of New Hampshire after moving to the state in 1983; The Dartmouth reports that he later dropped out. The Dartmouth
Personal Married with three children. Citizens Count
Campaign site dilorenzoforcongress.com

Career Timeline

Years Role
1983 Moved to New Hampshire to attend the University of New Hampshire. WMUR
1989 Started his own business with $7,000 in cash and a $5,000 credit-card line. Anthony DiLorenzo campaign
1991 Purchased Wakefield Street Motors in Rochester, New Hampshire. Anthony DiLorenzo campaign
1995 Built and opened Key Auto Center of Somersworth. Anthony DiLorenzo campaign
1997 Purchased Portsmouth Chevrolet. Anthony DiLorenzo campaign
2023 Helped raise $20 million for renovation of the Key Auto Group Complex at the University of New Hampshire, including a reported $4 million lead gift. Anthony DiLorenzo campaign
2026 Owner of Key Auto Group, which the campaign says operates more than 20 dealerships and employs 1,000 people; The Dartmouth reports 21 dealerships and 12 collision centers. Anthony DiLorenzo campaign The Dartmouth

Committees and Caucuses

Positions

Issue Stated position
Cost of living and affordability Centers his campaign on affordability and lowering energy costs. The Dartmouth
Health care Says the Affordable Care Act is unaffordable in practice and supports greater price transparency and competition among insurers and providers. Citizens Count The Dartmouth
Abortion Opposes federal abortion legislation and says New Hampshire’s laws should be respected. Citizens Count
LGBTQ rights Supports protecting women’s sports and locker rooms. Citizens Count
Education and school funding No position stated in the cited evidence.
Housing Says supply is the main housing issue; supports federal programs for first-time homebuyers, suspending tariffs on building materials, tax credits for developers, and help offsetting infrastructure costs. The Dartmouth
Immigration Supports legal immigration and enforcement of immigration law; favors reform to reduce bureaucratic delays and better meet workforce needs. He supports deportation for illegal immigration and says enforcement should be professional and humane. WMUR Citizens Count The Dartmouth
Democracy and voting Supports federal enforcement of the constitutional requirement that voters be at least 18 and U.S. citizens; this was categorized by Citizens Count as support for proof of citizenship to vote. Citizens Count
Environment and energy Supports expanded pipeline access to Pennsylvania natural gas to reduce New England energy costs and supports repealing the Jones Act to permit natural-gas shipments by tanker. The Dartmouth Citizens Count
Tariffs and taxes Says tariffs can generate revenue, encourage domestic manufacturing, and open markets for U.S. goods, while acknowledging that tariffs create difficulties for businesses. Supports protecting the 2017 tax cuts and eliminating taxes on tips, overtime, and Social Security. Citizens Count
Federal debt and spending Opposes spending more than the government collects and supports a federal Balanced Budget Amendment. WMUR Citizens Count
Foreign policy and military action Supports “peace through strength,” support for Israel and allies, and preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon; opposes U.S. ground troops in Iran and says Congress should be involved before troops are deployed. Citizens Count The Dartmouth
EFA vouchers, property tax, and Northern Pass/energy siting No position stated in the cited evidence.

Free State / MAGA Ties

Criticism From the Left

Criticism From the Right

Endorsements (Selected)

Money

Item Amount
Coverage dates October 1, 2025–August 19, 2026. FEC
Total receipts $2,500,777.75. FEC
Total contributions $748,519.78. FEC
Candidate loans received $1,750,000.00. FEC
Total disbursements $2,311,691.99. FEC
Ending cash on hand $189,085.76. FEC
Debts owed by committee $1,750,000.00. FEC

Polls

Pollster Dates Result
University of New Hampshire Before the September 8 primary; date not stated Hollie Noveletsky led DiLorenzo by 3 percentage points. Ground News

Gaps