Bill Wright
Republican Incumbent
Biography
Bill Wright of Belmont is Belknap County's sitting sheriff, per the county's official pages, and the only filer in either party. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Belknap County, New Hampshire
Belknap County Sheriff
Belknap County, New Hampshire
Belknap County Sheriff
One candidate is tracked for Belknap County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Bill Wright. Candidate information follows official Belknap County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
About this race
The sitting sheriff is the only filer in either party. This race is on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot.
What this office does
Sheriff. The sheriff runs the county's law enforcement agency, operates the county jail, provides courthouse security and serves court papers such as warrants, subpoenas and evictions. In many counties the sheriff's office is the primary police force for areas outside city limits. The sheriff hires deputies and manages the office's budget within what the county board approves.
This race. Every voter in Belknap County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Bill Wright, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.