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Merrimack, Hillsborough County, NH

Merrimack High School
38 McElwain Street
Merrimack, NH 03054

Merrimack High School
38 McElwain Street
Merrimack, NH 03054
United States

7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Merrimack Middle School
31 Madeline Bennett Lane
Merrimack, NH 03054

Merrimack Middle School
31 Madeline Bennett Lane
Merrimack, NH 03054
United States

7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Merrimack has multiple polling locations for elections. Learn more here: https://www.merrimacknh.gov/elections-voting
Brenda DuLong
6 Baboosic Lake Rd.
Merrimack, NH 03054

6 Baboosic Lake Rd.
Merrimack, NH 03054
United States

Phone:
424-3651
Fax:
423-8539

2026 NH Gubernatorial Primary

Voting Date:

Democrat
Name Party % Vote Result
Cinde Warmington Democrat 96 Won!
Republican
Name Party % Vote Result
Kelly Ayotte (incumbent) Republican 92 Won!
Shaun Fife Republican 4
Robert Wayne McClory Republican 4
Independent/Other
Name Party % Vote Result
Stephen Villee Independent/Other Won!
John Horsley Independent/Other
Everett Howard Independent/Other
Jonathan Kiper Independent/Other

2026 US Senate Primary

Voting Date:

Republican
Name Party % Vote Result
John E. Sununu Republican 69 Won!
Scott Brown Republican 27
Tom Alciere Republican 1
Sky Danley Republican 1
Andy Martin Republican 1
Mary Maxwell Republican 1
Sabrina Ann Smith Republican 1
Richard A. McMenamon II Republican 0
Democrat
Name Party % Vote Result
Christopher Pappas Democrat 65 Won!
Karishma Manzur Democrat 33
David Jarvis Democrat 1
Maxwell L. Saal Democrat 1
John Vail Democrat 1
Independent/Other
Name Party % Vote Result
Edmond J. Laplante, Jr. Independent/Other Won!
Tim Harris Independent/Other
Christine Lopez Independent/Other
Jeanne Logan Morrow Independent/Other

2026 US House Primary

Voting Date:

District 1

Republican
Name Party % Vote Result
Anthony DiLorenzo Republican 51% Won!
Hollie Noveletsky Republican 26%
Brian D. Cole Republican 14%
Melissa Bailey Republican 4%
Lindsey Anderson Republican 3%
Democrat
Name Party % Vote Result
Stefany Shaheen Democrat 37% Won!
Maura Sullivan Democrat 35%
Carleigh Beriont Democrat 22%
Christian Urrutia Democrat 2%
Sarah E. Chadzynski Democrat 1%
Bill Conlin Democrat 1%
Heath Howard Democrat 1%
Sarah Bella Spinosa Democrat 1%
Matthew Emerson Democrat 0%

2026 NH Executive Council Primary

Voting Date:

District 5

Democrat
Name Party % Vote Result
Melanie Levesque Democrat 100% Won!
Republican
Name Party % Vote Result
Dave Wheeler (incumbent) Republican 99% Won!

2026 NH Senate Primary

Voting Date:

District 11

Democrat
Name Party % Vote Result
Shannon E. Chandley Democrat 100% Won!
Republican
Name Party % Vote Result
Tim McGough (incumbent) Republican 99% Won!

2026 NH House Primary

Voting Date:

Hillsborough County District 12 (8 seats)

Republican
Name Party % Vote Result
Maureen Mooney (incumbent) Republican 14% Won!
Jeanine Notter (incumbent) Republican 14% Won!
Bill Boyd (incumbent) Republican 13% Won!
Julie Miles (incumbent) Republican 12% Won!
Adam Presa (incumbent) Republican 12% Won!
Kevin Southwick Republican 12% Won!
Wolfram von Schoen Republican 12% Won!
Kevin Francis Ballantine Republican 11% Won!
Democrat
Name Party % Vote Result
Rosemarie Rung (incumbent) Democrat 14% Won!
Nancy A. Murphy (incumbent) Democrat 13% Won!
Wendy E.N. Thomas (incumbent) Democrat 13% Won!
Rebecca Boutin Democrat 12% Won!
Matthew Brown Democrat 12% Won!
Marc Nozell Democrat 12% Won!
Mary Beth Raven Democrat 12% Won!
Heather Robitaille Democrat 12% Won!
Independent/Other
Name Party % Vote Result
Kyle Haines Independent/Other Won!
Upcoming Elections

2026 NH Governor General Election

Voting Date:

Kelly Ayotte
Kelly Ayotte (incumbent)  
Republican

Governor of NH (2025 - present); Senator, US Senate (2011 - 2016); NH Attorney General (2004 - 2009)

Kelly Ayotte has vowed to keep New Hampshire on the "Sununu path." Like former Governor Chris Sununu, she has bucked her party on some hot issues. For example, she vetoed a bill that would have allowed some spaces to segregate based on biological sex (HB 148). That independent streak makes her more appealing to voters in the middle, and so far no Republicans are challenging her reelection. She has also focused on law-and-order issues in her first year as governor, tightening bail laws and restoring retirement benefits to law enforcement.
Stephen Villee
Stephen Villee    
Independent/Other

Software developer

Stephen Villee collected enough signatures to appear on the general election ballot as an independent candidate for governor.
Cinde Warmington
Cinde Warmington    
Democrat

Executive Councilor, District 2 (2020 - 2024); 40 years of health care experience in laboratory medicine, hospital managerial positions, and health care regulatory law

Former Executive Councilor Cinde Warmington announced she is running for New Hampshire Governor again in 2026. She also ran against Democrat Joyce Craig in the 2024 gubernatorial General. Warmington describes herself as a lifelong health care advocate and served as partner at the Shaheen & Gordon law firm before running for office. Her website announcement says she will "tackle the affordability crisis" and "stand up to Donald Trump."

2026 US Senate General Election

Voting Date:

Edmond Laplante, Jr.
Edmond J. Laplante, Jr.    
Independent/Other

State Chairman, Constitution Party of NH (2003 - present); SAU 93 Richmond Representative (2003 - present); Auto Mechanic (1984 - present); Marine Veteran (1999 - 2007); A&P License

Edmond Laplante also ran for U.S. Senate in 2022. He said his experience as a mechanic informs how he views the U.S. Constitution: "The Constitution is not a tool for politicians to 'fix' society, nor a shortcut to impose new ideas. It is a set of restraints - written to limit power, define jurisdiction, and protect the people from those who govern. When government follows it faithfully, things tend to work. When it ignores it, no amount of experience or good intentions can prevent damage."Mr. Laplante collected enough signatures to appear on the general election ballot as an independent candidate.
Chris Pappas
Christopher Pappas    
Democrat

Representative, U.S. House of Representatives (2018 - present); Executive Councilor (2012 - 2018); Representative, NH House of Representatives (2002 - 2006); Co-Owner, Puritan Backroom Restaurant; Treasurer, Hillsborough County

Chris Pappas has served as a U.S. Representative since 2018 and previously served on New Hampshire's Executive Council. (His family is also known for their world-famous chicken tenders at the Puritan Backroom Restaurant in Manchester.) In Congress, Pappas has positioned himself as a moderate, occasionally breaking with his party on high-profile votes such as the Laken Riley Act and the Middle Class Borrower Protection Act. In 2024, Pappas won reelection to the U.S. House. He is now seeking to move up to the U.S. Senate in 2026.
John E. Sununu
John E. Sununu    
Republican

Representative, U.S. House of Representatives (1997 - 2003); Senator, U.S. Senate (2003 - 2009)

John E. Sununu, a former Republican U.S. Senator and three-term congressman, hopes to win back the Senate seat he once held. First elected to the Senate in 2002 after defeating then-Gov. Jeanne Shaheen, he later lost to her in their 2008 rematch. In launching his 2026 campaign, Sununu said Congress has become “loud, dysfunctional, even angry,” and that he wants to “help calm the waters.” After nearly two decades in the private sector, Sununu is emphasizing civility, fiscal discipline, and practical problem-solving as he seeks to re-enter public service.

2026 US House General Election

Voting Date:

District 1

Anthony DiLorenzo
Anthony DiLorenzo    
Republican

Owner, Key Auto Group

Anthony DiLorenzo is a prominent seacoast businessman who has worked behind the scenes supporting Republicans for many years. He wrote on Facebook, "The greatest decision I ever made in business was choosing to build my life in New Hampshire. This state has given me a lot, but I am deeply concerned that the next generation will not have the same opportunities to live their American Dream as I did. While the people struggle, Washington is divided; stuck on the wrong issues, and lacking common sense. I am running to change that."
Stefany Shaheen
Stefany Shaheen    
Democrat

Portsmouth City Council (2014 - 2016); Chair, Portsmouth Police Commission (2019 - 2024); Co-Founder and President, Good Measures (2011 - present); author

Stefany Shaheen is a former Portsmouth city councilor and daughter of U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen. “For 15 years I’ve been a fierce fighter for medical research and innovation in health care to help people like my daughter, Elle, battling chronic, life-threatening diseases, like diabetes,” she said. Shaheen framed her run as a response to proposed federal cuts: “When I see Donald Trump crushing medical research and slashing health care… I have to fight back.”

2026 NH Executive Council General Election

Voting Date:

District 5

Melanie Levesque
Melanie Levesque    
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

Dave Wheeler (incumbent)  
Republican

Executive Councilor (2011 - 2012, 2014 - 2018, 2022 - present); Senator, NH Senate (1992 - 1998); Owner, Maranatha Carpet

2026 NH Senate General Election

Voting Date:

District 11

Shannon Chandley
Shannon E. Chandley    
Democrat

Senator, NH Senate (2018 - 2020, 2022 - 2024); ranking Democrat, Senate Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee; Representative, NH House of Representatives (2016 - 2018, 2012 - 2014, 2008 - 2010); former chair, Committee on Resources, Recreation and Development

Tim McGough
Tim McGough (incumbent)  
Republican

Senator, NH Senate (2024 - present); 3 Terms NH State Representative (1996-2000, 2022-2024), House Commerce & Consumer Affairs Committee (3 terms), House Resources, Recreation & Development, NH Canadian Trade Council (clerk), NH Healthcare Consumer Protection Commission (Vice Chair), Long-Term Drinking Water Commission, Christa McAuliffe Memorial Commission, National Council of State Legislatures (state coordinator), American Legislative Exchange Council, Nashua Fish & Game Assoc., Chief Commercial Officer (medical device), 9 patents in biotech, Youth Football & Lacrosse Coach

2026 NH House General Election

Voting Date:

Hillsborough County District 12 (8 seats)

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Kevin Francis Ballantine    
Republican

"Have lived in NH all my life and in charge of a local business"

Rebecca Boutin
Rebecca Boutin    
Democrat
Bill Boyd
Bill Boyd (incumbent)  
Republican

Representative, NH House of Representatives (2022 - present); Merrimack Town Council (2011 - current, Vice-Chair 2011, 2019, 2020); Commissioner, New Hampshire Drinking Water and Groundwater Advisory Commission; Commissioner, Nashua Regional Planning Commission; Town Council Representative, Merrimack Planning Board

Matthew Brown
Matthew Brown    
Democrat

Merrimack School Board, former student representative

Kyle Haines
Kyle Haines    
Independent/Other

Airline Pilot

Kyle Haines collected enough signatures to appear on the general election ballot as an independent candidate.

Julie Miles
Julie Miles (incumbent)  
Republican

Representative, NH House of Representatives (2024 - present); Secretary, Hillsborough County Republican Committee; working critical care nurse; Nursing management; Medical nurse underwriter in health insurance - medical stop loss

Maureen Mooney
Maureen Mooney (incumbent)  
Republican

Representative, NH House of Representatives (2002 - 2008, 2020 - present); Former Chairman of the Merrimack Republican Town Committee and Chairman of the New Hampshire Republican State Committee's Platform Committee; Advisory Board of the Academy of the Holy Family

Nancy A. Murphy (incumbent)  
Democrat

Representative, NH House of Representatives (2022 - present, 2018 - 2020); Core Team Member, Merrimack Citizens for Clean Water; Retired RN, State of NH, DHHS, DCYF, Nurse Coordinator, Foster Care Health Program

Jeanine Notter (incumbent)  
Republican

Representative, NH House of Representatives (2010 - present); TPA Ballot Chaser; fitness professional

Marc Nozell
Marc Nozell    
Democrat

Software engineer; moderator of Merrimack Village District (3rd term)

Adam Presa
Adam Presa (incumbent)  
Republican

Representative, NH House of Representatives (2024 - present); Realtor, Realty One Group (present); Realtor, eXp Realty (2023 - 2024)

Mary Beth Raven
Mary Beth Raven    
Democrat

Former public high school teacher; Over 20 years in the computer industry at various jobs including User Experience design and technical writing

Heather Robitaille
Heather Robitaille    
Democrat

Fidelity Investments (10 years); Chair of the Merrimack School District Budget Committee

Rosemarie Rung
Rosemarie Rung (incumbent)  
Democrat

Representative, NH House of Representatives (2018 - present); former analytical chemist; former public affairs leader; former member, Merrimack School Board

Kevin Southwick
Kevin Southwick    
Republican

Lower Merrimack River Local Advisory Committee

Wendy Thomas
Wendy E.N. Thomas (incumbent)  
Democrat

Representative, NH House of Representatives (2022 - present, 2018 - 2020); Executive Director, NH Challenge; work in renewables; journalist; Educational Consulting business owner; tech writer; instructional designer; course developer; college instructor; clinical microbiologist

Wolfram Von Schön
Wolfram von Schoen    
Republican

President, Granite State InfoSec Consulting LLC, Greater Boston (Jul 2024-Present); President, Granite State InfoSec Auditing LLC, Greater Boston (Jul 2024-Present); Owner/Consultant, Tungsten Works LLC, Greater Boston (Jan 2023-Present); Vice President Aftermarket Operations, Westfalia Technologies, Greater Boston (May 2017-Jan 2023); Managing Director, proALPHA, Nashua, NH (Aug 2014-Mar 2017); Consulting Manager, proALPHA, Basel, Switzerland (Jul 2012-Jul 2014)

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