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2026 NH House General Election

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The New Hampshire House of Representatives is the counterpart to the New Hampshire Senate in the NH Legislature. The House has 400 members across 204 voting districts, elected every two years. Following the September 8, 2026 primary, candidates from both parties are set for the November 3, 2026 general election, where all 400 House seats will be decided.

Our profiles include candidate issue positions and background information to help you make an informed decision on who to vote for.

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Merrimack County District 5 (2 seats)

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Lorna Carlisle    
Democrat

Distribution sales (retired)

Thomas Ware
Thomas Ware    
Democrat

Human Services Program Coordinator, Educator, Special Educator, Recreation Basketball Director and Coach, former Board member for Andover Community Hub

Merrimack County District 6

Represents Sutton, Wilmot
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Paul M. Little    
Republican

"30+ Years of Telecom Management experience. Selectboard member for Town of Sutton NH. National Registers and NH Licensed EMT."

Thomas "Tom" Schamberg (incumbent)  
Democrat

Representative, NH House of Representatives (2018 - present, 2012 - 2014); public school teacher in Ohio (30 years); Ways & Means Committee; Board of Selectmen, Wilmot (12 years); Mayor of Orwell, Ohio (14.5 years)

Merrimack County District 7 (2 seats)

Represents New London, Newbury
Karen E. Ebel (incumbent)  
Democrat

Representative, NH House of Representatives (2012 - present); Deputy Speaker, NH House of Representatives; Member, New London Hospital Board of Trustees (2013 - present); Merrimack County Delegation Executive Committee Vice Chair (2016 - present); Member, Oil Fund Disbursement Board (2014 - present); Member, Exotic Weeds and Aquatic Invasive Species Committee (2014 - present); member of NH House Public Works and Highways Committee, Rules Committee and Joint Committee on Legislative Facilities; attorney

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Dorothy L. Hitchmoth    
Republican

Physician (Chief), Department of Veterans Affairs (22 years); Physician, Private Practice (present)

Greg Sargent
Gregory M. Sargent (incumbent)  
Democrat

Representative, NH House of Representatives (2024 - present); Attorney, Family Law Firm (present)

Merrimack County District 8 (3 seats)

Represents Bradford, Henniker, Warner
Tony Caplan
Tony Caplan (incumbent)  
Democrat

Representative, NH House of Representatives (2020 - present); former Journalist; High School Teacher (retired); Environmental Advocate

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Matt Center    
Republican
Eileen Kelly
Eileen Kelly (incumbent)  
Democrat

Representative, NH House of Representatives (2024 - present); former Chief of Staff to the New Hampshire Speaker of the House; former Senior Legislative Policy Assistant, NH House of Representatives (19 years); Board of Directors for NH Hunger Solutions; Board of Directors, New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence; Bradford Town Hall Restoration Committee; Town of Bradford Needs Assessment Committee; Bradford resident for 40 years

Stephanie Payeur
Stephanie R. Payeur (incumbent)  
Democrat

Representative, NH House of Representatives (2022 - present); Healthcare Management

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Stephen Craig Pierce    
Republican

Town Zoning Board; Town Treasurer (current); Construction Industry business background; former Teamster Union Member, retired; corporate financial planning; US Air Force Captain, Missile Operations, Grand Forks ND

Natalie Wells
Natalie J. Wells    
Republican

Representative, NH House of Representatives (2016 - 2018, 2020 - 2022); Family Business Owner (retired); Medical Assistant

Merrimack County District 9 (4 seats)

Represents Bow, Hopkinton
Eleana Marie Colby
Eleana Marie Colby (incumbent)  
Democrat

Representative, NH House of Representatives (2024 - present); Vice Chair, Bow Board of Selectmen; Budget Committee; Heritage (Historical) Commission; Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee; NHMA Legislative Policy Committee; Certified State of NH Public Supervisor

Muriel Hall
Muriel Hall (incumbent)  
Democrat

Representative, NH House of Representatives (2022 - present); Educator, Bow School District (32 years)

David Luneau
David Luneau (incumbent)  
Democrat

Representative, NH House of Representatives (2014 - present); school board and budget committee (12 years); Co-Founder and President, ClassCo Inc.; hardware/software engineer

John F. Martin
John F. Martin    
Republican

Representative, NH House of Representatives (2014 - 2016); Unit Manager, NH Department of Corrections (retired, 21 years); 1st Sgt, U.S. Army (retired)

James Newsom
James Newsom (incumbent)  
Democrat

Representative, NH House of Representatives (2024 - present); Land Protection Specialist, Harris Center (10+ years); former Hopkinton School District Moderator (11 years); Hopkinton Conservation Commission (chair, 4 years); Hopkinton Library Foundation (chair, 6 years)

Matthew Poulin
Matthew Poulin    
Republican

Selectman, Bow (6 years)

Merrimack County District 10 (4 seats)

Represents Dunbarton, Hooksett
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Stephen E. Boyd (incumbent)  
Republican

Representative, NH House of Representatives (2020 - present); Test Engineer; U.S. Army veteran

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Lucas J. Coriaty    
Democrat
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Ricky Gurung    
Democrat
William Lynch
William Patrick Lynch    
Democrat

Member, Hooksett Budget Committee (2022 - present); owner and lead engineer for indie video game studio; former board member of non-profit Manchester Makerspace

Germano Martins
Germano Martins    
Democrat

Chair, Hooksett Democratic Town Committee; elected member, Budget Committee, Town of Hooksett (current second term); candidate, NH House of Representatives 2026

Pamela McMahon
Pamela McMahon    
Republican

Public Charter School Teacher; Hooksett Library Trustee

Yuri Polozov
Yury Polozov (incumbent)  
Republican

Representative, NH House of Representatives (2022 - present); Senior Cybersecurity Analyst; Alternate, Hooksett Planning Board; Member, Merrimack County Delegation

Thomas C. Walsh (incumbent)  
Republican

Representative, NH House of Representatives (2012 - present); Hooksett Planning Board (2011-2023)

Merrimack County District 11

Represents Allenstown
Matthew Pitaro (incumbent)  
Republican

Representative, NH House of Representatives (2020 - 2022, 2024 - present); Business Services Support Professional, Comcast Business; Allenstown Zoning Board of Adjustment; Allenstown Municipal Budget Committee; Bedford Energy Commission

Alisson Turcotte
Al Turcotte    
Democrat

Representative, NH House of Representatives (2022 - 2024, 2012 - 2020); Department of Transportation (retired); supervisor, Allenstown Transfer Station

Merrimack County District 12 (2 seats)

Represents Pembroke
Mariana Beer
Mariana R. Beer    
Democrat

Member, Pembroke Budget Committee; Director of Operations at Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust

Peter Mehegan
Peter L. Mehegan (incumbent)  
Republican

Representative, NH House of Representatives (2024 - present); French Teacher/Theater Director, Pembroke Schools (40 years)

Ken Nivison
Kenneth Nivison    
Democrat

History Professor; Pembroke School Board Member

Brian Seaworth
Brian Seaworth (incumbent)  
Republican

Representative, NH House of Representatives (2014 - present, 2010 - 2012); Vice-Chair, Town of Pembroke Planning Board; Planning Board Representative, Town of Pembroke Roads Committee

Merrimack County District 13 (2 seats)

Cyril Aures
Cyril Aures (incumbent)  
Republican

Representative, NH House of Representatives (2022 - present); Accountant, Auditor, Consultant, Controller, VP Finance

Becky Berk
Becky Berk    
Independent/Other

Retired, NH nonprofit manager and administrator; member, Pittsfield School Board

Becky Berk collected enough signatures to appear on the general election ballot as an independent candidate. She also earned 18 write-in votes in the democratic General election.
Paul Twomey
Paul Twomey    
Independent/Other

Attorney; former school board chair; Chichester Budget; Road advisory; basketball, soccer, and baseball coach

Paul Twomey collected enough signatures to appear on the general election ballot as an independent candidate. He also earned 12 write-in votes in the democratic General election.
Clayton Wood
Clayton Wood (incumbent)  
Republican

Representative, NH House of Representatives (2022 - present); Retired R&D Scientist and VP Manager, High Tech Development; Co-Founder, Charter School; Director, Historical Society; Chair of Planning Board and School Board

Merrimack County District 14

Represents Epsom
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Glenn Horner    
Democrat
Gary Matteson
Gary Matteson    
Republican

Town Moderator; School District Moderator; Zoning Board of Adjustment; Planning Board; Selectman; Epsom Rescue Squad

Merrimack County District 15

Represents Concord-Ward 1
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Tracy Anne Bricchi (incumbent)  
Democrat

Representative, NH House of Representatives (2024 - present); retired educator (35 years); chair, Merrimack Valley School Board; President, NH Retired Educators; Retired representative, NEA-NH Executive Board

Merrimack County District 16

Represents Concord-Ward 2
Connie Lane (incumbent)  
Democrat

"I practiced law in NH for 37 years, both in private practice and legal aid, and am now retired. I been active in the community throughout that time, including helping form 2 non-profits - one develops affordable housing and one provides free legal advice to low-income individuals. I have also served as Chair of the Red River Theatres, board member of NH Housing Finance Authority, been active in the Unitarian Universalist Church and in my sons' school in various capacities."

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Laurence R. Weissbrot    
Republican

Retired actuary, Northeast Delta Dental

Merrimack County District 17

Represents Concord-Ward 3
Beth Richards (incumbent)  
Democrat

Representative, NH House of Representatives (2016 - present); former nonprofit director working in communications, active in public health and the arts

Merrimack County District 18

Represents Concord-Ward 4
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Lisa D. Beaudoin    
Democrat
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Elijah J. Wilson    
Republican

Merrimack County District 19

Represents Concord-Ward 5
Mary Jane Wallner (incumbent)  
Democrat

Representative, NH House of Representatives (1980 - present); Majority Leader, NH House of Representatives (2007 - 2010); Legislative Representative, Health Kids Board; Former President, New Hampshire Child Care Association

Merrimack County District 20

Represents Concord-Ward 6
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Jonathan Clark    
Republican
Nathan Giffard
Nathan Giffard    
Democrat

Merrimack County District 21

Represents Concord-Ward 7
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Darryl Berleth    
Republican
Timothy Soucy (incumbent)  
Democrat

Representative, NH House of Representatives (2009 - present); firefighter (retired)

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