Merrimack County, New Hampshire

New Hampshire House, Merrimack District 25

2 candidates are tracked for New Hampshire House, Merrimack District 25 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: James Thibault and Erica Russell. Candidate information follows official Merrimack County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

James Thibault (Republican), Erica Russell (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for New Hampshire House, Merrimack District 25; James Thibault 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, James Thibault, is on the ballot.

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James Thibault

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Supports the Education Freedom Account program for school choice
Opposes broad-based income and sales taxes and supports local control of government
Prioritizes lowering property taxes and removing barriers to building new homes

Per the a candidate questionnaire.

Biography

James Thibault is the incumbent state representative for Merrimack District 25, per Citizens Count. In his 2026 candidate survey response, he described losing his family's childhood home because they could no longer afford the mortgage and rising property taxes, an experience that informs his focus on property tax relief and housing affordability. He supports the Education Freedom Account program and opposes broad-based income and sales taxes.

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Erica Russell

Democratic

Top priorities

Supports abortion access before 24 weeks gestation and stricter gun control measures
Supports expanding renewable energy through net metering and reinstating the interest and dividends tax
Opposes the Education Freedom Account program

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Erica Russell is a retired nurse midwife with a bachelor's and master's degree from Columbia University, per Citizens Count. She lives in Northfield and is married with four children. She supports abortion access, expanding renewable energy and funding the Office of the Child Advocate.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for New Hampshire House, Merrimack District 25 in 2026?

When is the New Hampshire House, Merrimack District 25 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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Candidate profiles

James Thibault, full profile Erica Russell, full profile Official New Hampshire election office