2026 NH Executive Council Primary
New Hampshire's Executive Council is responsible for overseeing the majority of state contracts and spending, acting as a check against the power of the state's governor. There are five Executive Councilors, each elected from their own voting district. They serve a two-year term.
Our profiles include candidate issue positions and background information to help you make an informed decision on who to vote for. Candidates who win their party's nomination in the primary will go on to the general election in November.
District 1
Democrat
Representative, NH House of Representatives (2022 - present), "Luz Bay is a psychometrician with a 29-year career in educational assessment. Her many contributions to her state and local community include being a member of the New Hampshire Democratic Party Platform Committee and the City of Dover Committee for Racial Equity and Inclusion."
Republican
Executive Councilor (2014 - 2018, 2022 - present); Senator, NH Senate (2002 - 2008); Representative, NH House of Representatives (1994 - 2002); Lieutenant Colonel, US Marine Corps (retired)
District 2
Democrat
Councilor, Executive Council (inauguration January 2025); Lebanon City Councilor and Former Mayor; Grafton County Treasurer
Republican
U.S. Air Force (1998 - 2008); retail; manufacturing industry; member, Newport Historic Society; treasurer, Upper Valley Libertarians
District 3
Democrat
Republican
Executive Councilor, District 3 (2022 - present); President, JL Stevens & Associates; former President, Rye PTA
District 4
Democrat
Republican
"20 years in Finance Contract Management, 10 Working with DCYF/DHHS and Family Courts R/T Foster to Adoption of my two boys, Ran state chapter of a national non profit for kids in state care, Trustee of the Trust in Loudon, founder of 'We the People NH', Registered Nurse, Business owner 4 Bay Garage in Boscawen, Wife, Mother, Equestrian"
Representative, NH House of Representatives (2002 - 2010); Real Estate Broker/Appraiser
Councilor, NH Executive Council (inauguration January 2025); Founder and managing partner, The Stephen Group (management consulting); Commissioner, New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (2003 - 2007); Deputy Commissioner, NH Department of Safety; Assistant Attorney General; Assistant Hillsborough County Attorney
District 5
Democrat
Senator, NH Senate (2018 - 2020); Representative, NH House of Representatives (2006 - 2010, 2012 - 2014); Secretary, Nashua Ethnic Awareness Committee (2005); Vice President, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (2004); President, TCS of American Enterprises LLC; telecommunications consultant
Republican
Executive Councilor (2011 - 2012, 2014 - 2018, 2022 - present); Senator, NH Senate (1992 - 1998); Owner, Maranatha Carpet
