Rockingham County, New Hampshire

New Hampshire Senate District 24

2 candidates are tracked for New Hampshire Senate District 24 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Lou Gargiulo and Debra Altschiller. Candidate information follows official Rockingham County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Lou Gargiulo (Republican), Debra Altschiller (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for New Hampshire Senate District 24; Debra Altschiller 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, Debra Altschiller, is on the ballot.

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Lou Gargiulo

Republican

Top priorities

Wants to reduce state spending and address local property tax burdens
Opposes new income or sales taxes
Supports expanding apprenticeship programs and workforce housing

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Lou Gargiulo of Hampton Falls founded and leads Great North Property Management and currently serves as a Hampton Falls selectman, according to his campaign site. He previously served as a state representative from 1992 to 1996 and spent 15 years with the Stratham Volunteer Fire Department as a firefighter and EMT.

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Debra Altschiller

Democratic Incumbent

Biography

Debra Altschiller of Stratham has worked as a speech writer and advocate for survivors of sexual and domestic violence, with more than 25 years of volunteer service on the Seacoast, according to the General Court website. She holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and previously served three terms in the New Hampshire House.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for New Hampshire Senate District 24 in 2026?

When is the New Hampshire Senate District 24 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 Rockingham County ballot?

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Verify this race

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

Lou Gargiulo, full profile Debra Altschiller, full profile Official New Hampshire election office