Hillsborough County, New Hampshire

New Hampshire Senate District 20

2 candidates are tracked for New Hampshire Senate District 20 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Patrick Binder and Pat T. Long. Candidate information follows official Hillsborough County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Patrick Binder (Republican), Pat T. Long (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for New Hampshire Senate District 20; Pat T. Long 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, Pat T. Long, is on the ballot.

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Patrick Binder

Republican

Top priorities

Opposes rising property taxes, insurance costs and mandates on working families
Supports strong academics along with career and technical education and trade skills training
Backs law enforcement with what he calls sensible public safety policies

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Patrick Binder of Manchester owns Timber & Stone Outdoor Spaces, a carpentry and deck-building business, and has lived in Manchester since 2017, according to his campaign site. He leads two local civic organizations, NH First and Manch Strong, and volunteers with Piscataquog.org.

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Pat T. Long

Democratic Incumbent

Biography

Pat T. Long of Manchester is a union ironworker who served 18 years in the New Hampshire House before his election to the Senate, according to the General Court website. He serves on the Children & Family Law, Election Law and Municipal Affairs, and Health and Human Services committees, and has also served on Manchester's Board of Mayor and Aldermen and Planning Board. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's primary results are the only verifiable source for Pat T. Long.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for New Hampshire Senate District 20 in 2026?

When is the New Hampshire Senate District 20 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.

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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

Patrick Binder, full profile Pat T. Long, full profile Official New Hampshire election office