Hillsborough County, New Hampshire

Hillsborough County Commissioner, District 3

2 candidates are tracked for Hillsborough County Commissioner, District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Julie Radhakrishnan and Robert H. Rowe. Candidate information follows official Hillsborough 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 commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Robert H. Rowe, is on the ballot.

New Hampshire › Hillsborough County › Hillsborough County Commissioner, District 3

Julie Radhakrishnan

Democratic

Top priorities

Supporting nursing home development and protections for seniors
Rehabilitation and skills-training programs for parolees
Budget efficiency and fiscal oversight, applying her HR background to the county's Human Resources and Public Assistance divisions

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Radhakrishnan works as a client lead in Fidelity's benefits division and has about 28 years of experience in human resources and operations, per the campaign site. She served as a New Hampshire state representative from 2018 to 2020, sitting on the Criminal Justice and Public Safety and Corrections committees, per the campaign site.

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Robert H. Rowe

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Robert H. Rowe of Amherst is the sitting District 3 commissioner and vice chair of the Board of Commissioners, per the county's official roster; the 24-town district includes Amherst, Goffstown, Merrimack, Milford, and Peterborough. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Hillsborough County Commissioner, District 3 in 2026?

When is the Hillsborough County Commissioner, District 3 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.

How do I see my exact Hillsborough County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Hillsborough County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Julie Radhakrishnan, full profile Robert H. Rowe, full profile Official New Hampshire election office