12 candidates are tracked for New Hampshire House, Hillsborough District 13 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Andrew Prout, Jordan Ulery, Dillon Dumont, Tom Trost, Cathy Kenny, Bob Wherry, Kate Messner, James M. Caron, James Battis, Luan Baci, Don Staveley and Keith Woolley. Candidate information follows official Hillsborough County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
About this race
Andrew Prout (Republican), Jordan Ulery (Republican), Dillon Dumont (Republican), Tom Trost (Republican), Cathy Kenny (Republican), Bob Wherry (Republican), Kate Messner (Democratic), James M. Caron (Democratic), James Battis (Democratic), Luan Baci (Democratic), Don Staveley (Democratic), Keith Woolley (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for New Hampshire House, Hillsborough District 13; Andrew Prout, Jordan Ulery, Dillon Dumont, Cathy Kenny, Bob Wherry are sitting members, per the General Court's official member list (gc.nh.gov). This is a six-seat district: voters choose up to six candidates, and the top six finishers are elected. Not on the November ballot: Jeremy Slottje, the sitting member for the district per the same list. Don Staveley won the Democratic nomination as a write-in candidate with 195 votes; Keith Woolley won the Democratic nomination as a write-in candidate with 48 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. 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 6; the top 6 finishers win seats. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. Sitting officeholders on the ballot: Andrew Prout, Jordan Ulery, Dillon Dumont, Cathy Kenny, Bob Wherry.
Supports Education Freedom Accounts and expanded school choice.
Opposes broad-based state taxes and supports business tax cuts.
Per the campaign site.
Biography
Andrew Prout is the Republican nominee for New Hampshire House, Hillsborough District 13 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the New Hampshire Secretary of State's September 8, 2026 primary results. Andrew Prout is a sitting member for the district, per the General Court's official member list (gc.nh.gov). Is a computer engineer at Hanscom Air Force Base with 21 years of experience in supercomputing, cybersecurity, and cryptography, per Andrew Prout campaign site. Has served in the NH House since 2016 and lives in Hudson with his wife and four children, per Andrew Prout campaign site.
Says he works to reduce wasteful government spending and supports workable programs that lower the cost of government
Supports Education Freedom Accounts so parents can choose how their children are educated.
Per the campaign site.
Biography
Jordan Ulery is the Republican nominee for New Hampshire House, Hillsborough District 13 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the New Hampshire Secretary of State's September 8, 2026 primary results. Jordan Ulery is a sitting member for the district, per the General Court's official member list (gc.nh.gov). Has served in the NH House since 2022 and sits on the Hudson Planning Board and Hillsborough County Executive Board, per Jordan Ulery campaign site. Holds a BA in classical political science and philosophy from Saint Anselm College and has lived in Hudson since 1972, per Jordan Ulery campaign site.
Supports school choice and parental input in curriculum decisions.
Favors funding schools through local property taxes rather than new state funding.
Per the campaign site.
Biography
Dillon Dumont is a Hudson resident who has served in the New Hampshire House since 2024, representing Hillsborough District 13, per his Citizens Count candidate profile.
Opposes a broad-based income tax and supports decreasing business taxes.
Cites the cost of living and the condition of education and health care systems as top concerns
Per the campaign site.
Biography
Tom Trost is the Republican nominee for New Hampshire House, Hillsborough District 13 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the New Hampshire Secretary of State's September 8, 2026 primary results. Previously worked for Governor Kelly Ayotte and studied politics at Saint Anselm College, per Tom Trost campaign site. Is a Hudson, NH resident not currently holding state office, per Citizens Count candidate profile. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's primary results are the only verifiable source for Tom Trost.
Cathy Kenny
Republican Incumbent
Top priorities
Supports school choice and parental rights in schools.
Supports caps on school district budget increases.
Biography
Cathy Kenny is the Republican nominee for New Hampshire House, Hillsborough District 13 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the New Hampshire Secretary of State's September 8, 2026 primary results. Cathy Kenny is a sitting member for the district, per the General Court's official member list (gc.nh.gov). Is a retired veterinarian who has served in the NH House since 2022, per Citizens Count candidate profile. Previously worked as a science aide at Bedford High School for eight years and has farmed and volunteered with the Nashua Emblem Club, Opportunity Networks Nashua, and Touchstone Equine Therapy Programs, per Citizens Count candidate profile. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's primary results are the only verifiable source for Cathy Kenny.
Bob Wherry
Republican Incumbent
Top priorities
Supports Education Freedom Accounts and parental input in school curriculum.
Has sponsored bills on voter ID requirements.
Per the campaign site.
Biography
Bob Wherry is the Republican nominee for New Hampshire House, Hillsborough District 13 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the New Hampshire Secretary of State's September 8, 2026 primary results. Bob Wherry is a sitting member for the district, per the General Court's official member list (gc.nh.gov). Works as a consultant to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device sectors and is vice president of AI compliance at QACV Consulting, per Bob Wherry campaign site. Is a chemical engineer with advanced degrees in pharmaceutical quality and regulatory affairs and has lived in Hudson more than 20 years, per Bob Wherry campaign site.
Supports collective bargaining protections for teachers.
Biography
Kate Messner is the Democratic nominee for New Hampshire House, Hillsborough District 13 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the New Hampshire Secretary of State's September 8, 2026 primary results. Has worked in sales and marketing, including as a sales support specialist at Janis Research Company and marketing coordinator at Rofin-Baasel, Inc, per Citizens Count candidate profile. Resides in Hudson, NH, is married with four children, and holds a BA from Saint Michael's College, per Citizens Count candidate profile. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's primary results are the only verifiable source for Kate Messner.
James M. Caron
Democratic
Biography
James "Jim" Caron is a self-employed marketing consultant from Hudson who is married with two children, according to his Citizens Count candidate profile. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's primary results are the only verifiable source for James M. Caron.
James Battis
Democratic
Biography
James Battis is the Democratic nominee for New Hampshire House, Hillsborough District 13 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the New Hampshire Secretary of State's September 8, 2026 primary results. Is a retired geophysical research scientist and U.S. Air Force program manager, per Citizens Count candidate profile. Resides in Hudson, NH and is the father of four children, per Citizens Count candidate profile. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's primary results are the only verifiable source for James Battis.
Luan Baci
Democratic
Top priorities
Opposes directing public education funding to voucher programs.
Supports developing clean energy, including nuclear power.
Biography
Luan Baci is the Democratic nominee for New Hampshire House, Hillsborough District 13 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the New Hampshire Secretary of State's September 8, 2026 primary results. Is a retired mechanical engineer with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering plus vocational diplomas in mechanics, electronics, and fine arts, per Citizens Count candidate profile. Resides in Hudson, NH and has two children, per Citizens Count candidate profile. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's primary results are the only verifiable source for Luan Baci.
Don Staveley
Democratic
Biography
Don Staveley is the Democratic nominee for New Hampshire House, Hillsborough District 13 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the New Hampshire Secretary of State's September 8, 2026 primary results (a write-in nomination with 195 votes; the Secretary of State's November candidate list confirms whether it was accepted). No occupation or campaign details were available. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's primary results are the only verifiable source for Don Staveley.
Keith Woolley
Democratic
Biography
Keith Woolley is the Democratic nominee for New Hampshire House, Hillsborough District 13 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the New Hampshire Secretary of State's September 8, 2026 primary results (a write-in nomination with 48 votes; the Secretary of State's November candidate list confirms whether it was accepted). No occupation or campaign details were available. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's primary results are the only verifiable source for Keith Woolley.
Who is running for New Hampshire House, Hillsborough District 13 in 2026?
12 candidates are tracked for New Hampshire House, Hillsborough District 13 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Andrew Prout, Jordan Ulery, Dillon Dumont, Tom Trost, Cathy Kenny, Bob Wherry, Kate Messner, James M. Caron, James Battis, Luan Baci, Don Staveley and Keith Woolley. Candidate information follows official Hillsborough County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the New Hampshire House, Hillsborough District 13 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.
