Rockingham County, New Hampshire

New Hampshire House, Rockingham District 40

2 candidates are tracked for New Hampshire House, Rockingham District 40 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Linda McGrath and Justin G. Packard. Candidate information follows official Rockingham County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Linda McGrath (Republican), Justin G. Packard (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for New Hampshire House, Rockingham District 40; Linda McGrath 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, Linda McGrath, is on the ballot.

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Linda McGrath

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Opposes an income tax, sales tax and capital gains tax
Supports Education Freedom Accounts and school choice through open enrollment
Opposes stricter gun laws and red flag legislation

Per the a candidate questionnaire.

Biography

Linda McGrath is the Republican nominee for New Hampshire House, Rockingham District 40 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the New Hampshire Secretary of State's September 8, 2026 primary results. Linda McGrath is a sitting member for the district, per the General Court's official member list (gc.nh.gov). Works as a pharmacist, per Citizens Count candidate profile. Serves as co-clerk of the Hampton, NH Republican committee, per Citizens Count candidate profile.

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Justin G. Packard

Democratic

Top priorities

Supports restoring state funding to municipalities to relieve local property taxes
Would let towns charge an additional occupancy fee on hotels to offset tourism-related costs
Opposes redirecting public school funding to private-school voucher programs

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Justin G. Packard is the Democratic nominee for New Hampshire House, Rockingham District 40 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the New Hampshire Secretary of State's September 8, 2026 primary results. Has more than 20 years of experience in finance and expense management, per campaign website. Serves as vice chair of the Seabrook Planning Board and vice chair of the Seabrook Budget Committee, per campaign website. Serves as a commissioner on the Rockingham County Planning Commission, per campaign website.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for New Hampshire House, Rockingham District 40 in 2026?

When is the New Hampshire House, Rockingham District 40 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 Rockingham County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Linda McGrath, full profile Justin G. Packard, full profile Official New Hampshire election office