2026 NH House Primary
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. Representatives are elected by the voters of their district every two years.
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.
Merrimack County District 11
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
Merrimack County District 12 (2 seats)
Democrat
Member, Pembroke Budget Committee; Director of Operations at Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust
Republican
Representative, NH House of Representatives (2024 - present); French Teacher/Theater Director, Pembroke Schools (1987 - present)
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)
Independent/Other
Impact and Evaluation Director, New Hampshire Children's Trust, Concord, NH (Mar 2023-Present); Data Administrator, New Hampshire Children's Trust (Jul 2020-Apr 2023); Director of Education, Future In Sight NH, Concord, NH (Jul 2018-Jun 2020); Executive Director, Breakthrough Manchester at the Derryfield School, Manchester, NH (Mar 2014-Jul 2018); Integrated Quality Improvement Director, New Hampshire Children's Trust, Inc. (Feb 2010-Mar 2014); Member, Hooksett School Board (Mar 2001-Mar 2011)
Republican
Representative, NH House of Representatives (2022 - present); Retired Accountant; Campaign Volunteer for Eddie Edwards, Paul Halverson, Don Bolduc, Howard Pearl & Chuck Morse
Representative, NH House of Representatives (2022 - present), Member, Planning Board (10 years); member, School Board (3 years)
Merrimack County District 14
Democrat
Republican
Town Moderator; School District Moderator; Zoning Board of Adjustment; Planning Board; Selectman; Epsom Rescue Squad
Merrimack County District 15
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
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."
Republican
Merrimack County District 17
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
Democrat
Republican
Public Health Radiochemistry Lab, DES Water Testing Lab, Army Corps of Engineer Contractor ARS Chemist 2, USDA Rural Development SCSEP Community Facilities Grant Tech 2
Merrimack County District 19
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
Democrat
Republican
Merrimack County District 21
Democrat
Representative, NH House of Representatives (2009 - present); firefighter (retired)
Republican
Merrimack County District 22
Democrat
Republican
Merrimack County District 23
Democrat
Republican
Merrimack County District 24
Democrat
Representative, NH House of Representatives (2022 - present); School Leader, Teacher, Coach, Concord City Planning Board, Central New Hampshire Regional Planning Commission
Merrimack County District 25 (Floterial)
Democrat
Republican
Representative, NH House of Representatives (2024 - present); Student, Saint Anselm College (present); Chairman, NH Legislative Youth Advisory Council
Merrimack County District 26 (Floterial)
Democrat
Republican
Representative, NH House of Representatives (2022 - present), "Now retired. Previously, product designer and design engineer at Comark Communications in Southwick, MA. This company makes high-powered, broadcast television transmitters and related equipment and services."
Merrimack County District 27 (2 seats) (Floterial)
Democrat
NH Lawyer and Real Estate professional; Former U.S. Foreign Service Officer serving in the Middle East
Republican
Representative, NH House of Representatives (2024 - present); Trustee of Trust Funds; NRA Life Member; Army Veteran; Army National Guard; Airline Pilot
Merrimack County District 28 (Floterial)
Democrat
Merrimack County District 29 (Floterial)
Democrat
Representative, NH House of Representatives (2022 - present), "Kris Schultz has been a dedicated community organizer and activist for over 20 years, with a life-long commitment to social justice and democratic values. She has worked as a consultant in political campaigns in New Hampshire and throughout the U.S., for candidates running for positions from mayor to president. She also advised AARP, Americans for Healthcare, and Reform Immigration for America. She has built strong ties with New Hampshire's communities of faith, from local congregations to statewide organizations. She recently served as the President of the Greater Concord Interfaith Council. She volunteers actively with organizations that address the needs and concerns of new Americans; especially those arriving in Concord as refugees, people facing homelessness, and families grappling with poverty. She has served as a Supervisor of the Checklist in Concord's Ward 9 for the last six years, registering new voters every election day. She currently works for a statewide Christian organization as the communications & outreach director."
Merrimack County District 30 (Floterial)
Democrat
Republican
Robert C. Washburn, CPA LLC; investment advisor representative, Washburn Financial Group, LLC; Concord City councilor (10 years); Concord Planning Board member (2 years); Moderator, Member Concord City Charter Commission; Controller, NH Housing Finance Authority; Member NH Board of Accountancy (Chairman and Secretary)
Current: Washburn Consulting Group LLC , Principle; past: Washburn Financial Group LLC, Principle; Robert C. Washburn, CPA LLC, Principle, NH Housing Finance Authority, Controller; NH Crime Commission, Business Administrator; At-Large city councilor, Ward 4 city councilor, Concord planning board member, Moderator Ward 4; NH Board of Accountancy, Chairman, Secretary; Military: US Navy-Vietnam veteran, USS Lenawee APA 195; USS Paul Revere APA 248; American legion Post 21 Member; VFW Post 1631 member
Rockingham County District 1 (3 seats)
Democrat
Director, Customer Enablement, Demandbase (Jun 2021-Dec 2023); Director of ABM Customer Strategy, Demandbase (Aug 2020-Jun 2021); Senior Manager, Customer Education and Strategy, Demandbase, Nottingham, NH (Jul 2019-Aug 2020); Senior ABM Strategist, Demandbase (Oct 2017-Jul 2019); Vice President, Strategy Consulting, Demand Spring (Oct 2014-Sep 2017); Marketing Manager, IBM (2013-2014); Marketing Launch Manager, Business Analytics, IBM (2012-2013); Marketing Program, Cognos (2010-2012); Marketing Communications Consultant, Just In Time Marketing, LLC (1998-2010); Selectperson, Nottingham, NH (Mar 2014-Present)
Representative, NH House of Representatives (2023 - 2024); former member, Nottingham School Board and Nottingham Board of Selectmen; work for NH Housing as a software developer
Northwood NH Zoning Board of Adjustment (2016 - present), Selectboard (2020 - 2021, 2022 - present), Budget Committee (2021 - 2022); Retired Educator
Republican
Representative, NH House of Representatives (2024 - present); Northwood School Board; Police Commission; former Selectmen; Retired Auditor and Administrator, State of New Hampshire
Representative, NH House of Representatives (2024 - present); Chair, Northwood Selectboard; Fire Department Chaplain; Church Pastor
Representative, NH House of Representatives (2020 - present); elected member, Northwood Budget Committee; retired engineer