Hillsborough County, New Hampshire

New Hampshire Senate District 18

2 candidates are tracked for New Hampshire Senate District 18 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Victoria Sullivan and Leonard Bell. Candidate information follows official Hillsborough County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Victoria Sullivan (Republican), Leonard Bell (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for New Hampshire Senate District 18; Victoria Sullivan is the sitting member, per the General Court's official member list (gc.nh.gov). 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. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Victoria Sullivan, is on the ballot.

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Victoria Sullivan

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Prioritizes fiscal responsibility through controlled taxation and disciplined budgeting
Supports law enforcement and addressing the fentanyl crisis
Supports education freedom, giving parents more choice and involvement in their children's education

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Victoria Sullivan of Manchester works as a director for Freedom Staffing and is serving her first term in the New Hampshire Senate after previously serving as a Manchester selectman and as a state representative, according to the General Court website. She currently serves as vice chair of the Senate Education committee and vice chair of Children & Family Law.

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Leonard Bell

Democratic

Top priorities

Pledges not to support creating a state income or sales tax
Supports increased public school funding, drawing on his teaching background
Wants to lower the property tax burden on New Hampshire families

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Leonard Bell of Manchester is a retired U.S. Navy veteran with 20 years of military service and more than 15 years in education, including as a teacher in Manchester elementary schools, according to his campaign site. He holds a master's degree in curriculum and instruction from Southern New Hampshire University, where he now works as a career advisor, per Citizens Count.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for New Hampshire Senate District 18 in 2026?

When is the New Hampshire Senate District 18 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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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

Victoria Sullivan, full profile Leonard Bell, full profile Official New Hampshire election office