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2026 NH Executive Council General Election

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New Hampshire's Executive Council is responsible for overseeing the majority of state contracts and spending, acting as a check against the power of Gov. Kelly Ayotte and the executive branch. There are five Executive Councilors, each elected from their own voting district, serving two-year terms.

The general election was held on November 3, 2026.

Voting Date:

Results

NH Executive Council District 1

Name Party % Vote Result
Luz Bay Democrat 51% Won!
Joseph D. Kenney (incumbent) Republican 48%

NH Executive Council District 2

Name Party % Vote Result
Karen Liot Hill (incumbent) Democrat 65% Won!
Tobin Menard Republican 35%

NH Executive Council District 3

Name Party % Vote Result
Lisa Kennedy Sheldon Democrat 52% Won!
Janet Stevens (incumbent) Republican 48%

NH Executive Council District 4

Name Party % Vote Result
Jim O'Connell Democrat 54% Won!
John Stephen (incumbent) Republican 46%

NH Executive Council District 5

Name Party % Vote Result
Melanie Levesque Democrat 54% Won!
Dave Wheeler (incumbent) Republican 46%
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