2026 NH Executive Council Primary
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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 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 won their party's nomination in the primary will go on to the general election on November 3, 2026.
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Results
NH Executive Council District 1
| Name | Party | % Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luz Bay | Democrat | 100% | Won! |
| Name | Party | % Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph D. Kenney (incumbent) | Republican | 99% | Won! |
NH Executive Council District 2
| Name | Party | % Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Liot Hill (incumbent) | Democrat | 100% | Won! |
| Name | Party | % Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Rutherford | Independent/Other |
| Name | Party | % Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tobin Menard | Republican | 54% | Won! |
| Kim Strathdee | Republican | 45% |
NH Executive Council District 3
| Name | Party | % Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Kennedy Sheldon | Democrat | 100% | Won! |
| Name | Party | % Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janet Stevens (incumbent) | Republican | 66% | Won! |
| Gregory Whirley | Republican | 33% |
NH Executive Council District 4
| Name | Party | % Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim O'Connell | Democrat | 99% | Won! |
| Name | Party | % Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Stephen (incumbent) | Republican | 76% | Won! |
| Terese Bastarache | Republican | 14% | |
| Harriet Cady | Republican | 10% |
NH Executive Council District 5
| Name | Party | % Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melanie Levesque | Democrat | 100% | Won! |
| Name | Party | % Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Wheeler (incumbent) | Republican | 99% | Won! |
