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Grafton County, New Hampshire

Grafton County Treasurer

2 candidates are tracked for Grafton County Treasurer on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michael J. Cryans and Brian Dear. Candidate information follows official Grafton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

This race is on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot.

What this office does

County treasurer. The county treasurer collects property taxes and other revenue, holds the county's funds, and invests them under state rules. The treasurer distributes tax collections to the county, cities, school districts and special districts that levy them. The office is a custodian of public money, not the body that sets the tax rate.

This race. Every voter in Grafton County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Michael J. Cryans, is on the ballot.

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Michael J. Cryans

Democratic Incumbent

Biography

Michael J. Cryans of Hanover is Grafton County's sitting treasurer, a former Executive Councilor who represented District 1 from 2019 to 2021, and served 19 years as a county commissioner, per the Valley News and Citizens Count. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

Brian Dear

Republican

Biography

Brian Dear of Lyman is the Republican candidate for Grafton County Treasurer, having previously sought the office in 2022 and 2024 against incumbent Michael Cryans, per the Valley News. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Grafton County Treasurer in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Grafton County Treasurer on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michael J. Cryans and Brian Dear. Candidate information follows official Grafton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Grafton County Treasurer election in New Hampshire?

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

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Grafton County Register of ProbateGrafton County Commissioner, District 1Grafton County Commissioner, District 3See all 32 Grafton County races
Candidate profiles
Michael J. Cryans, full profileBrian Dear, full profileOfficial New Hampshire election office