7 candidates are tracked for New Hampshire House, Hillsborough District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tom Mannion, Deborah Kruzel, Jeffrey F. Tenczar, Diane Rogers, Debbie Ryan, Lisa Brown and Noah Lamoreaux. Candidate information follows official Hillsborough County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
About this race
Tom Mannion (Republican), Deborah Kruzel (Republican), Jeffrey F. Tenczar (Republican), Diane Rogers (Republican), Debbie Ryan (Democratic), Lisa Brown (Democratic), Noah Lamoreaux (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for New Hampshire House, Hillsborough District 1; Tom Mannion, Jeffrey F. Tenczar are sitting members, per the General Court's official member list (gc.nh.gov). This is a four-seat district: voters choose up to four candidates, and the top four finishers are elected. Not on the November ballot: Tim Mannion, the sitting member for the district per the same list. Noah Lamoreaux won the Democratic nomination as a write-in candidate with 86 votes; a write-in nominee must accept the nomination, and the Secretary of State's November candidate list is the source that confirms the final printed field. The Democratic primary fielded 3 candidates for four seats; any additional write-in nomination is settled by the Secretary of State's November candidate list. Nominees are each party's top finishers in the September 8, 2026 state primary, per the Secretary of State's town-by-town results; nomination-paper candidates are not yet included.
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. Voters choose 4; the top 4 finishers win seats. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. Sitting officeholders on the ballot: Tom Mannion, Jeffrey F. Tenczar.
Supports the Education Freedom Account program and local property tax funding for schools
Opposes an income tax, sales tax, and capital gains tax
Favors nuclear energy development
Per the a candidate questionnaire.
Biography
Tom Mannion of Pelham is a software engineer and U.S. Marine Corps infantry veteran who has represented Hillsborough District 1 in the New Hampshire House since 2022, according to his Citizens Count profile. He holds a bachelor's degree in software engineering from UMass Lowell.
Prefers tax breaks over state Education Freedom Account payments to families
Supports phonics-based reading instruction and the Singapore Math curriculum
Opposes an income tax and reinstating the interest and dividends tax
Per the a candidate questionnaire.
Biography
Deborah Kruzel of Pelham worked as a biology instructor at MIT from 1990 to 2006 and has been a realtor since 2009, according to her Citizens Count profile. She currently serves as a Supervisor of the Checklist and previously served as a library trustee. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's primary results are the only verifiable source for Deborah Kruzel.
Jeffrey F. Tenczar
Republican Incumbent
Top priorities
Supports the Education Freedom Account program and school choice
Opposes income taxes, sales taxes, and minimum wage increases
Supports voter ID requirements and local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement
Per the a candidate questionnaire.
Biography
Jeffrey Tenczar of Pelham is a retired New Hampshire State Trooper who now works as a varsity swim coach and driver education instructor, according to his Citizens Count profile. He holds master's degrees from Northeastern University and Suffolk University and serves on the Criminal Justice and Public Safety and Education Policy and Administration committees. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's primary results are the only verifiable source for Jeffrey F. Tenczar.
Diane Rogers
Republican
Top priorities
Supports Education Freedom Accounts letting students use state funding for private or homeschool expenses
Supports nuclear energy development
Opposes an income tax and the interest and dividends tax
Per the a candidate questionnaire.
Biography
Diane Rogers of Pelham is a lifelong New Hampshire resident who works as a school bus driver and served as a medical specialist in the U.S. Army Reserve, according to her Citizens Count profile. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's primary results are the only verifiable source for Diane Rogers.
Debbie Ryan
Democratic
Biography
Debbie Ryan is the Democratic nominee for New Hampshire House, Hillsborough District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the New Hampshire Secretary of State's September 8, 2026 primary results. Is a Democrat from Pelham running for NH House Hillsborough District 1, per Citizens Count. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's primary results are the only verifiable source for Debbie Ryan.
Lisa Brown
Democratic
Biography
Lisa Brown has worked as a permanent substitute teacher for the Concord School District since 2021 and as a COVID-19 contact tracer for the New Hampshire Division of Public Health, and previously worked as a news producer at WBIN-TV, according to her Citizens Count profile. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's primary results are the only verifiable source for Lisa Brown.
Noah Lamoreaux
Democratic
Biography
Noah Lamoreaux is the Democratic nominee for New Hampshire House, Hillsborough District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the New Hampshire Secretary of State's September 8, 2026 primary results (a write-in nomination with 86 votes; the Secretary of State's November candidate list confirms whether it was accepted). Is a Democrat from Pelham who advanced as a write-in candidate for NH House Hillsborough District 1, per Citizens Count. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's primary results are the only verifiable source for Noah Lamoreaux.
Who is running for New Hampshire House, Hillsborough District 1 in 2026?
7 candidates are tracked for New Hampshire House, Hillsborough District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tom Mannion, Deborah Kruzel, Jeffrey F. Tenczar, Diane Rogers, Debbie Ryan, Lisa Brown and Noah Lamoreaux. Candidate information follows official Hillsborough County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the New Hampshire House, Hillsborough District 1 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.
