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Hillsborough County, New Hampshire

New Hampshire House, Hillsborough District 36

4 candidates are tracked for New Hampshire House, Hillsborough District 36 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Diane Pauer, John W. Suiter, Michael Pellerito and Stephen Spratt. Candidate information follows official Hillsborough County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Diane Pauer (Republican), John W. Suiter (Republican), Michael Pellerito (Democratic), Stephen Spratt (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for New Hampshire House, Hillsborough District 36; Diane Pauer, John W. Suiter are sitting members, per the General Court's official member list (gc.nh.gov). This is a two-seat district: voters choose up to two candidates, and the top two finishers are elected. 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 2; the top 2 finishers win seats. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. Sitting officeholders on the ballot: Diane Pauer, John W. Suiter.

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Diane Pauer

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Supports reducing property tax burdens and opposes an income or sales tax
  • Supports expanding the Education Freedom Account program
  • Supports Second Amendment protections and stronger voter ID requirements

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Diane Pauer is a retired electrical engineer who has served as a New Hampshire state representative since 2020 and chairs the House Municipal and County Government Committee, according to Pauer's campaign site and Citizens Count.

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John W. Suiter

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Supports parental rights in children's education and upbringing
  • Supports Second Amendment rights
  • Supports cutting and reducing taxes

Per the campaign site.

Biography

John W. Suiter is an Iraq War veteran and Mason selectman who has served as a New Hampshire state representative since 2024, according to Suiter's campaign site and Citizens Count.

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Michael Pellerito

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Opposes a broad-based income tax and sales tax and supports raising the minimum wage
  • Opposes the Education Freedom Account program
  • Supports abortion access before 24 weeks and stricter gun laws
Biography

Michael Pellerito is an operations program manager at BAE Systems and a Mascenic Regional School District school board member. Pellerito holds a bachelor's degree in industrial and management engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, according to 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 Michael Pellerito.

Stephen Spratt

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Prioritizes reopening debate on property tax structure, including for senior citizens and second homes
  • Supports expanding job training programs and community college funding
  • Supports restoring funding to universities and community colleges
Biography

Stephen Spratt previously served as a New Hampshire state representative from 2006 to 2008 and as vice chairman of the Mascenic School District board. Spratt holds a bachelor's degree from Providence College and lives in Greenville, according to 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 Stephen Spratt.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for New Hampshire House, Hillsborough District 36 in 2026?

4 candidates are tracked for New Hampshire House, Hillsborough District 36 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Diane Pauer, John W. Suiter, Michael Pellerito and Stephen Spratt. Candidate information follows official Hillsborough County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the New Hampshire House, Hillsborough District 36 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?

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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
Diane Pauer, full profileJohn W. Suiter, full profileMichael Pellerito, full profileStephen Spratt, full profileOfficial New Hampshire election office