NH Senate District 06
About This Office
This district is one of the 24 voting districts represented in the New Hampshire Senate. Each district elects a single senator, meaning there is one state senator for roughly every 57,000 New Hampshire residents.
Elected Officials
James P. Gray
Republican
Upcoming Elections
2026 NH Senate General Election
Voting Date:
Cecil Abels
(dropped out)
Democrat
Owner, MrSippy BBQ, Barrington, NH (2014 - Present); General Manager, Lark Hotels (The Hotel Portsmouth) (2019); Consultant, Barrio Portsmouth (J2018); General Manager, Martingale Wharf (2016 - 2018); Realtor, Keller Williams Coastal (2011 - 2012)
Cecil Abels announced he was suspending his campaign in October 2026.
James P. Gray
(incumbent)
Republican
Senator, NH Senate (2016 - present); Representative, NH House of Representatives (2012 - 2016); Senior Engineering Manager for Industrial Operation, Naval Sea Systems Command; Ward Moderator, Town of Rochester; School Board Member, Planning Board Member
