Strafford County, New Hampshire

Strafford County Attorney

One candidate is tracked for Strafford County Attorney on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Emily C. Garod. Candidate information follows official Strafford County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

The sitting county attorney is the only filer in either party. This race is on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot.

What this office does

District attorney or prosecutor. The district attorney is the chief prosecutor for the county or judicial district. The office decides which criminal charges to file, negotiates pleas, tries cases and, in many states, advises county government or handles child support and juvenile matters. The office sets local charging and diversion policies within state law.

This race. Every voter in Strafford County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Emily C. Garod, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Emily C. Garod

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Balancing justice for crime victims with fair treatment of the accused
Weighing restorative justice against accountability for criminal behavior

Per the Strafford County Democratic Committee candidate page.

Biography

Emily C. Garod of Barrington is the sitting Strafford County Attorney, appointed by the county delegation in October 2023 and elected in 2024, per the county's elected officials list, and the only filer in either party. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Strafford County Attorney in 2026?

When is the Strafford County Attorney 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 Strafford County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Strafford County Register of Deeds Strafford County Register of Probate Strafford County Commissioner, District 1 See all 35 Strafford County races

Candidate profiles

Emily C. Garod, full profile Official New Hampshire election office