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Essex County, Massachusetts

Massachusetts House, 15th Essex District

2 candidates are tracked for Massachusetts House, 15th Essex District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ryan M. Hamilton and Ronald L. Heiseler, III. Candidate information follows official Essex County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Ryan M. Hamilton (Democratic), Ronald L. Heiseler, III (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Massachusetts House, 15th Essex District; Ryan M. Hamilton is the sitting member, per the Massachusetts House of Representatives's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Nominees were chosen at the September 1, 2026 primary or, where only one candidate qualified for a party, print unopposed; Massachusetts elects this seat by plurality vote. Unenrolled and third-party candidates who qualify by nomination paper are not reflected in primary results and are not yet available from a certified source; check the Secretary of the Commonwealth's November list once published. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Ryan M. Hamilton, is on the ballot.

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Ryan M. Hamilton

Ryan M. Hamilton

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

  • Expanding access to mental health services
  • Supporting educators and students
  • Funding critical infrastructure projects

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Ryan M. Hamilton is the Democratic nominee for Massachusetts House, 15th Essex District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of the Commonwealth's September 1, 2026 primary results. Ryan M. Hamilton is a sitting member for the district, per the Massachusetts House of Representatives's official member directory (malegislature.gov). Was an at-large city councilor in Methuen and a constituent services officer in U.S. Representative Lori Trahan's office before becoming an administrator in the Methuen mayor's office, per candidate campaign site. Was raised in Methuen and holds a bachelor's degree from UMass Lowell, per candidate campaign site.

Ronald L. Heiseler, III

Republican

Biography

Ronald L. Heiseler, III is the Republican nominee for Massachusetts House, 15th Essex District on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of the Commonwealth's September 1, 2026 primary results. Is a Haverhill resident listed as a Republican candidate for the 15th Essex District on the Secretary of the Commonwealth's 2026 Republican State Primary Candidates list, per Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Massachusetts House, 15th Essex District in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Massachusetts House, 15th Essex District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ryan M. Hamilton and Ronald L. Heiseler, III. Candidate information follows official Essex County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Massachusetts House, 15th Essex District election in Massachusetts?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Massachusetts are on the Massachusetts election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Essex County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Essex County and state election office filings, last verified October 3, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Ryan M. Hamilton, full profileRonald L. Heiseler, III, full profileOfficial Massachusetts election office