One candidate is tracked for Merrimack County Commissioner, District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Steve Shurtleff. Candidate information follows official Merrimack County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
The only filer in either party. District 3 is not on the 2026 ballot. This race is on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot.
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This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Steve Shurtleff, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Democratic Incumbent
Shurtleff has served as Merrimack County Commissioner for District 1, covering Bow and Concord, since January 2025, per the county's own website. He previously served roughly 20 years in the New Hampshire House of Representatives, including as Speaker of the House, before retiring from that seat in 2024, per the Concord Monitor. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Who is running for Merrimack County Commissioner, District 1 in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Merrimack County Commissioner, District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Steve Shurtleff. Candidate information follows official Merrimack County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Merrimack County Commissioner, 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.
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Candidate roster from official Merrimack County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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