Sullivan County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
47 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 20 Sullivan County races, led by the Sullivan County Sheriff contest.
County offices
SheriffJames Ethan Yazinski (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
James Ethan Yazinski (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Sullivan County Sheriff.
James Ethan Yazinski Republican
James Ethan Yazinski of Claremont is chief deputy of the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office under Sheriff Jayson Almstrom, who did not file for reelection, per the Valley News. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
An open seat: Sheriff Jayson Almstrom did not file, and his chief deputy is the only filer in either party, per the Valley News. This race is on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot.
Full race pageAttorneyChristine Hilliard (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Christine Hilliard (Democratic) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Sullivan County Attorney.
Christine Hilliard Democratic Incumbent
Christine Hilliard of Grantham is the sitting Sullivan County Attorney, per the county's official pages, and the only filer in either party. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
The sitting county attorney is the only filer in either party. This race is on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot.
Full race pageTreasurerMichael Sanderson (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Michael Sanderson (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Sullivan County Treasurer.
Michael Sanderson Republican Incumbent
Michael Sanderson of Newport is Sullivan County's sitting treasurer, per the state's county officer roster, and the only filer in either party. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
The sitting treasurer is the only filer in either party. This race is on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot.
Full race pageRegister of DeedsRenee Simino (R) · Je Austin (D)
Renee Simino (Republican) and Je Austin (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Sullivan County Register of Deeds.
Renee Simino Republican Incumbent
Renee Simino serves as the Register at the Sullivan County Registry of Deeds office in Newport, per the registry's official website. She is the Republican nominee for reelection to the position. Renee Simino appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Sullivan County Treasurer, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Je Austin Democratic
Je Austin of Claremont is on the Secretary of State's certified filing list as the Democratic candidate for Sullivan County Register of Deeds. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
This race is on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot.
Full race pageCommissioner, District 1Joe Osgood (R) · Benjamin Nelson (D)
Joe Osgood (Republican) and Benjamin Nelson (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Sullivan County Commissioner, District 1.
Joe Osgood Republican Incumbent
Joe Osgood of Claremont is the sitting District 1 commissioner for a district covering Claremont and Cornish, per the Valley News. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Benjamin Nelson Democratic
Nelson, of Claremont, previously ran as the Democratic candidate for Sullivan County Commissioner District 1 in 2024, per the NH Elections Database. No campaign website was found for his 2026 run as of September 6, 2026.
A rematch of the 2024 contest, per the Valley News. This race is on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot.
Full race pageCommissioner, District 2Bennie Nelson (R) · Jim Bednar (D)
Bennie Nelson (Republican) and Jim Bednar (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Sullivan County Commissioner, District 2.
Bennie Nelson Republican Incumbent
Bennie Nelson of Newport is the sitting District 2 commissioner, per the state's county officer roster and the Valley News. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Jim Bednar Democratic
Bednar chairs the Springfield Democratic Town Committee, per New Hampshire Democratic town-committee listings. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
This race is on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot.
Full race pageJudges
Register of ProbateRodd Ward (R) · Loren David Howard (D)
Rodd Ward (Republican) and Loren David Howard (Democratic) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Sullivan County Register of Probate.
Rodd Ward Republican Incumbent
Rodd Ward serves as Sullivan County's Register of Probate, based in Newport, per the New Hampshire Secretary of State's county officials roster. He is the Republican nominee for reelection to the position. Rodd Ward appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Sullivan County Register of Deeds, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Loren David Howard Democratic
Loren David Howard of Claremont is on the Secretary of State's certified filing list as the Democratic candidate for Sullivan County Register of Probate. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
This race is on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot.
Full race pageDistricts and boards
New Hampshire Executive Council District 2Tobin Menard (R) · Karen Liot Hill (D)
Tobin Menard Republican
- Opposes broad-based income and sales taxes
- Supports marijuana legalization and gun rights
- Favors business tax decreases and free-market approaches to affordable housing
Per the campaign site.
About Tobin Menard
Tobin Menard served in the U.S. Air Force from 1998 to 2008 as a military aircraft mechanic and meteorologist, and has since worked in retail and manufacturing, per Citizens Count. He serves as treasurer of the Upper Valley Libertarians. He lives in Newport and is running for Executive Council District 2.
Karen Liot Hill Democratic
- Supports oversight of the state's Ten-Year Highway Plan and infrastructure investment across the district
- Prioritizes affordability, focusing on housing, childcare and property tax costs
- Supports accessible, affordable child care as workforce infrastructure
Per the campaign site.
About Karen Liot Hill
Karen Liot Hill is a former waitress and small business owner who ran a downtown diner, and previously served as a Lebanon City Councilor, Mayor of Lebanon, and Grafton County Treasurer, per her campaign site. She has served on the Executive Council for District 2 since January 2025 and is seeking a second term. She lives in Lebanon.
Tobin Menard (Republican), Karen Liot Hill (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for New Hampshire Executive Council District 2. 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.
Full race pageNew Hampshire Executive Council District 5Dave Wheeler (R) · Melanie Levesque (D)
Dave Wheeler Republican
- Supports school choice through Education Freedom Accounts
- Opposes broad-based income and sales taxes
- Scrutinizes no-bid and sole-source state contracts for accountability
Per the campaign site.
About Dave Wheeler
Wheeler owns Maranatha Carpet and Miracle Acres Farm, which produces Christmas trees and maple syrup, per his campaign site. He has served on the Milford Traffic Safety Committee since 2005, per the site. He is a past secretary-treasurer and assistant commander of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, a life member of the Purgatory Falls Fish and Game Club, and a board member of Christian Home Educators of New Hampshire, per the site. He served on the Grassroots Organizations Network of New Hampshire's board of directors from 1999 to 2004 and was a delegate to the 1996 Republican National Convention, per the site.
Melanie Levesque Democratic
- Supports abortion access before 24 weeks
- Prioritizes solar and wind energy development
- Supports removing zoning barriers to affordable housing development
Per the campaign site.
About Melanie Levesque
Melanie Levesque is president of TCS of American Enterprises LLC, a telecommunications consulting firm, and previously served as a New Hampshire State Senator from 2018 to 2020 and a State Representative from 2006 to 2010 and 2012 to 2014, per Citizens Count. She holds an AA from Nashua Community College, a BS from Daniel Webster College, and an MBA from Southern New Hampshire University. She lives in Brookline.
Dave Wheeler (Republican), Melanie Levesque (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for New Hampshire Executive Council District 5. 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.
Full race pageBy address
These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Sullivan County is split across 3 New Hampshire Senate districts.
Find your districts by addressNew Hampshire Senate: 3 districtsDistricts 5, 7, 8
New Hampshire Senate District 5Conrad Schoeffter (R) · Suzanne M. Prentiss (D)
Conrad Schoeffter Republican
- Supports Education Freedom Accounts and lower business taxes
- Supports nuclear energy development
- Supports guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks while opposing first- and second-trimester bans
Per the campaign site.
About Conrad Schoeffter
Conrad Schoeffter is founder and chair of the Plainfield-Cornish Republican Town Committee and serves as the New Hampshire GOP's vice chair for Sullivan and Cheshire counties, per Citizens Count. He also serves as a trustee of the Log Cabin Republicans and holds a BA and MFA in cinema from the University of Southern California. He lives in Plainfield.
Suzanne M. Prentiss Democratic Incumbent
- Supports state responsibility for education funding to reduce property tax burden
- Supports expanding net metering and renewable portfolio standards
- Trusts patients and their medical providers to make personal healthcare decisions
Per the campaign site.
About Suzanne M. Prentiss
Suzanne M. Prentiss is a paramedic who formerly served as Chief of EMS at the New Hampshire Department of Safety, per Citizens Count. She previously served 12 years as a Lebanon City Councilor and two years as Mayor of Lebanon, and has represented Senate District 5 since 2020. She holds a BA in sociology from Saint Michael's College and an MPA from the University of Phoenix, and lives in Lebanon.
Conrad Schoeffter (Republican), Suzanne M. Prentiss (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for New Hampshire Senate District 5; Suzanne M. Prentiss 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.
Full race pageNew Hampshire Senate District 7Daniel E. Innis (R) · Rebecca Harned (D)
Daniel E. Innis Republican Incumbent
- Supports Education Freedom Account programs and school choice
- Opposes income, sales and capital gains taxes
- Supports nuclear energy development and expanding net metering
Per the campaign site.
About Daniel E. Innis
Daniel E. Innis is a professor of marketing and hospitality management at the University of New Hampshire and a former dean of the university's Paul College, per Citizens Count. He co-owns Trails End Acres Wagyu Farm and holds a BBA from Ohio University, an MBA from Miami University of Ohio, and a PhD from The Ohio State University. He lives in Bradford.
Rebecca Harned Democratic
Rebecca Harned is a Principal Research Scientist at UL Research Institutes who previously served as Senior Advisor to the U.S. Fire Administration and Assistant Executive Director at the International Association of Fire Chiefs, per Citizens Count. She serves on the Budget Committee for the Kearsarge Regional School District. She holds a bachelor's degree in biology from Colby-Sawyer College and a master's degree in international peace and conflict studies from the University for Peace, and lives in North Sutton.
Daniel E. Innis (Republican), Rebecca Harned (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for New Hampshire Senate District 7; Daniel E. Innis 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.
Full race pageNew Hampshire Senate District 8Jim Creighton (R) · David Trumble (D)
Jim Creighton Republican
- Supports Education Freedom Accounts for working and middle-class families
- Opposes new taxes and supports lower business taxes
- Supports right-to-work legislation and opposes marijuana legalization
Per the campaign site.
About Jim Creighton
Jim Creighton is a retired U.S. Army Colonel who represents Hillsborough County District 30 in the New Hampshire House, where he chairs the Labor Committee, per Citizens Count. He previously served as Supervisor of the Checklist in Antrim from 2016 to 2020. He holds a BS from West Point and master's degrees in general administration, strategic studies and global security, and lives in Antrim.
David Trumble Democratic
- Supports state funding for public schools rather than voucher programs
- Supports expanding solar energy development
- Supports state investment in workforce and senior housing
Per the campaign site.
About David Trumble
David Trumble has been a certified organic farmer for about 40 years and a college debate coach for about 47 years, per Citizens Count. He founded the New Hampshire Mental Health Law Clinic and holds a BA in philosophy from Catholic University of America and a JD from the University of New Hampshire School of Law. He built his home and farm in Weare after purchasing land there in 1996.
Jim Creighton (Republican), David Trumble (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for New Hampshire Senate District 8. Not on the November ballot: Ruth Ward, the sitting member for the district per the same list. 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.
Full race pageNew Hampshire House, Sullivan District 1Joel T. Hutchins (R) · Brian Sullivan (D)
Joel T. Hutchins Republican
- Supports the Education Freedom Account program
- Opposes an income tax, sales tax, and capital gains tax
About Joel T. Hutchins
Joel T. Hutchins is the Republican nominee for New Hampshire House, Sullivan District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the New Hampshire Secretary of State's September 8, 2026 primary results. Lives in Grantham, New Hampshire, per Citizens Count candidate profile. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's primary results are the only verifiable source for Joel T. Hutchins.
Brian Sullivan Democratic Incumbent
- Opposes the Education Freedom Account program, saying it has grown beyond its original purpose of helping lower-income families
- Supports reinstating the interest and dividends tax and opposes further business tax cuts
- Supports legalizing marijuana and raising the minimum wage
About Brian Sullivan
Brian Sullivan is a retired teacher advocate for NEA-NH who has served in the New Hampshire House since 2017, according to Citizens Count. He lives in Grantham and is seeking reelection to the Sullivan District 1 seat. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's primary results are the only verifiable source for Brian Sullivan.
Joel T. Hutchins (Republican), Brian Sullivan (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for New Hampshire House, Sullivan District 1; Brian Sullivan 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.
Full race pageNew Hampshire House, Sullivan District 2Michael Belanger (R) · Jenny Ramsey (D)
Michael Belanger Republican
- Supports a cap on annual property tax increases
- Supports expanding Education Freedom Accounts
- Supports paper ballots and hand count audits
Per the campaign site.
About Michael Belanger
Belanger, owner of the Chase House Inn in Cornish, retired to the town in 2020 after 37 years in federal government service with postings to the Department of Defense and the Department of State, per the campaign site. He serves on the Cornish Energy Committee and the Crown Point Country Club board and is a lifetime member of the Charlestown VFW.
Jenny Ramsey Democratic
- Opposes the Education Freedom Account program and property-tax-based school funding
- Supports increasing the minimum wage and state funding for child care providers
- Supports guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks
Per the campaign site.
About Jenny Ramsey
Ramsey grew up in West Lebanon and lives in Plainfield with her husband and four sons, per the campaign site. She served 11 years on the Plainfield School Board, including three years as chair. She is running for the New Hampshire House from Sullivan District 2.
Michael Belanger (Republican), Jenny Ramsey (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for New Hampshire House, Sullivan District 2. Not on the November ballot: William Palmer, the sitting member for the district per the same list. 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.
Full race pageNew Hampshire House, Sullivan District 3Skip Rollins (R) · Steven Smith (R) · Walter Spilsbury (R) · Lisa DeBartolomao (D) · Jeffrey F. Kessler (D) · Timothy Fitzpatrick (D)
Skip Rollins Republican Incumbent
- Supports keeping school funding primarily local rather than increasing state per-pupil funding
- Supports expanding the Education Freedom Account program
- Opposes broad-based income and sales taxes
About Skip Rollins
Skip Rollins has served in the New Hampshire House since 2012 and lives in Newport, according to Citizens Count. He is seeking reelection to the Sullivan District 3 seat. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's primary results are the only verifiable source for Skip Rollins.
Steven Smith Republican Incumbent
- Focuses on school property tax relief and administrative cost control
- Supports direct taxpayer relief for seniors on fixed incomes and young families
Per the campaign site.
About Steven Smith
Steven Smith is a small business owner and former Realtor who has served in the New Hampshire House since 2010, including as Deputy Speaker, according to Citizens Count. He lives in Charlestown and is seeking reelection to the Sullivan District 3 seat.
Walter Spilsbury Republican Incumbent
- Supports the Education Freedom Account program while favoring more diverse sources of school funding than property taxes
- Supports nuclear power development
- Opposes further state mandates on local zoning
About Walter Spilsbury
Walter Spilsbury is an attorney with a maritime law background who chairs the Charlestown Planning Board, according to Citizens Count. He is seeking reelection to the Sullivan District 3 seat in the New Hampshire House. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's primary results are the only verifiable source for Walter Spilsbury.
Lisa DeBartolomao Democratic
- Supports property tax reform and full state funding of education
- Supports expanding affordable housing and rural health care access
Per the campaign site.
About Lisa DeBartolomao
Lisa DeBartolomao worked in health care for 21 years and has lived in Charlestown for 32 years, according to her campaign site. She is running for the New Hampshire House seat representing Sullivan District 3.
Jeffrey F. Kessler Democratic
- Wants the state to take on more responsibility for public school funding to ease the property tax burden
- Supports offshore wind development and expanded net metering
About Jeffrey F. Kessler
Jeffrey F. Kessler is a former technology coordinator for the Newport School District who has served as a Newport selectman since 2007, according to Citizens Count. He is running for the New Hampshire House seat representing Sullivan District 3. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's primary results are the only verifiable source for Jeffrey F. Kessler.
Timothy Fitzpatrick Democratic
- Supports a broad-based income tax with progressive rates and reinstating the interest and dividends tax
- Opposes the Education Freedom Account program
About Timothy Fitzpatrick
Timothy Fitzpatrick works as a contractor and has experience as a licensed nursing assistant and caregiver, according to Citizens Count. He is a history and political science major at Keene State College and is running for the New Hampshire House seat representing Sullivan District 3. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's primary results are the only verifiable source for Timothy Fitzpatrick.
Skip Rollins (Republican), Steven Smith (Republican), Walter Spilsbury (Republican), Lisa DeBartolomao (Democratic), Jeffrey F. Kessler (Democratic), Timothy Fitzpatrick (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for New Hampshire House, Sullivan District 3; Skip Rollins, Steven Smith, Walter Spilsbury are sitting members, per the General Court's official member list (gc.nh.gov). This is a three-seat district: voters choose up to three candidates, and the top three finishers are elected. 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.
Full race pageNew Hampshire House, Sullivan District 4Ron Rule (R) · Christopher J. Salmon (D)
Ron Rule Republican
- Supports the Education Freedom Account program
- Opposes an income tax and wants to lower business taxes
- Supports removing zoning barriers to housing development
Per the campaign site.
About Ron Rule
Ron Rule is a former corporate executive with 20 years of business leadership experience, according to Citizens Count. He lives in Langdon and is running for the New Hampshire House seat representing Sullivan District 4.
Christopher J. Salmon Democratic
- Opposes the Education Freedom Account program and wants special education funded by the state rather than property taxes
- Owns firearms and supports regulations on rapid-fire weapons
About Christopher J. Salmon
Christopher J. Salmon is the Democratic nominee for New Hampshire House, Sullivan District 4 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the New Hampshire Secretary of State's September 8, 2026 primary results. Chris Salmon has volunteered as an EMT for 41 years and has worked as a glassblower and biology teacher, according to Citizens Count. He lives in Acworth and is running for the New Hampshire House seat representing Sullivan District 4. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's primary results are the only verifiable source for Christopher J. Salmon.
Ron Rule (Republican), Christopher J. Salmon (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for New Hampshire House, Sullivan District 4. Not on the November ballot: Judy Aron, the sitting member for the district per the same list. 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.
Full race pageNew Hampshire House, Sullivan District 5George C. Grant (R) · Judith M. Thackaberry (D)
George C. Grant Republican Incumbent
- Supports the Education Freedom Account program and school choice through open enrollment
- Opposes an income tax, sales tax, and capital gains tax
About George C. Grant
George C. Grant is a retired building contractor who lives in Sunapee, according to Citizens Count. He is seeking reelection to the Sullivan District 5 seat in the New Hampshire House. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's primary results are the only verifiable source for George C. Grant.
Judith M. Thackaberry Democratic
- Opposes the Education Freedom Account program and the current property-tax-reliant school funding system
- Supports stricter gun laws and marijuana legalization
About Judith M. Thackaberry
Judith M. Thackaberry is a physical therapist with a doctorate in the field, according to Citizens Count. She lives in Sunapee and is running for the New Hampshire House seat representing Sullivan District 5. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's primary results are the only verifiable source for Judith M. Thackaberry.
George C. Grant (Republican), Judith M. Thackaberry (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for New Hampshire House, Sullivan District 5; George C. Grant 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.
Full race pageNew Hampshire House, Sullivan District 6Dale Girard (R) · Wayne J. Hemingway (R) · Emily Sandblade (R) · John R. Cloutier (D) · Lisa R. Gosselin (D) · Chris Cogswell (D)
Dale Girard Republican Incumbent
- Supports policies to address high housing, energy, child care and health care costs
- Supports increased state funding for education without diverting municipal funds
- Supports regulating construction and demolition sites to protect the environment
Per the campaign site.
About Dale Girard
Girard is a lifelong resident of Claremont and a 1985 graduate of Stevens High School, per the campaign site. He purchased his family's business in 1999 and continues to operate it, and completed a paramedic certificate program in 2002. He is running for the New Hampshire House from Sullivan District 6.
Wayne J. Hemingway Republican Incumbent
- Supports the Education Freedom Account program, saying a one-size-fits-all approach does not work for every student
- Says he will vote against any new tax or increase to an existing tax
About Wayne J. Hemingway
Wayne J. Hemingway is a retired Army National Guard master sergeant who serves as a Claremont city councilor at large, according to Citizens Count. He has represented Sullivan District 6 in the New Hampshire House since 2024 and is seeking reelection. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's primary results are the only verifiable source for Wayne J. Hemingway.
Emily Sandblade Republican
Emily Sandblade is the Republican nominee for New Hampshire House, Sullivan District 6 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the New Hampshire Secretary of State's September 8, 2026 primary results. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's primary results are the only verifiable source for Emily Sandblade.
John R. Cloutier Democratic Incumbent
- Opposes the Education Freedom Account program, saying it mainly benefits wealthy families
- Supports reinstating the interest and dividends tax on wealthy individuals
- Supports raising the minimum wage to at least fifteen dollars an hour
About John R. Cloutier
John R. Cloutier has served in the New Hampshire House since 1992 and chairs the Sullivan County Democrats, according to Citizens Count. He works as a private security officer and is seeking reelection to the Sullivan District 6 seat. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's primary results are the only verifiable source for John R. Cloutier.
Lisa R. Gosselin Democratic
- Opposes the Education Freedom Account program and supports reinstating the interest and dividends tax to fund public schools
- Supports stricter gun laws
About Lisa R. Gosselin
Lisa R. Gosselin is a retired clinical audiologist and former school board member, according to Citizens Count. She lives in Claremont and is running for the New Hampshire House seat representing Sullivan District 6. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's primary results are the only verifiable source for Lisa R. Gosselin.
Chris Cogswell Democratic
- Supports reinstating the interest and dividends tax and opposes a broad-based income tax on earners under 250,000 dollars
- Wants to simplify the tax code so corporations and wealthy residents contribute a fair share
Per the campaign site.
About Chris Cogswell
Chris Cogswell is a chemical and environmental engineer who serves as a Claremont city councilor at large, according to Citizens Count. He is running for the New Hampshire House seat representing Sullivan District 6.
Dale Girard (Republican), Wayne J. Hemingway (Republican), Emily Sandblade (Republican), John R. Cloutier (Democratic), Lisa R. Gosselin (Democratic), Chris Cogswell (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for New Hampshire House, Sullivan District 6; Dale Girard, Wayne J. Hemingway, John R. Cloutier are sitting members, per the General Court's official member list (gc.nh.gov). This is a three-seat district: voters choose up to three candidates, and the top three finishers are elected. 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.
Full race pageNew Hampshire House, Sullivan District 7Margaret M. Drye (R) · Lawrence A. Schissel (D)
Margaret M. Drye Republican Incumbent
- Co-sponsored legislation to create employee assistance programs for volunteer first responders
- Supports the Education Freedom Account program and local control of school funding
Per the campaign site.
About Margaret M. Drye
Margaret M. Drye is an emergency medical technician and volunteer rescue squad member with more than 46 years of service, according to her campaign site. She lives in Plainfield and is seeking reelection to the Sullivan District 7 seat in the New Hampshire House.
Lawrence A. Schissel Democratic
Lawrence A. Schissel is the Democratic nominee for New Hampshire House, Sullivan District 7 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the New Hampshire Secretary of State's September 8, 2026 primary results. Lives in Newport, New Hampshire, per Citizens Count candidate profile. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's primary results are the only verifiable source for Lawrence A. Schissel.
Margaret M. Drye (Republican), Lawrence A. Schissel (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for New Hampshire House, Sullivan District 7; Margaret M. Drye 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.
Full race pageNew Hampshire House, Sullivan District 8Jonathan F. Stone (R) · Catherine Peschke (R) · Hope Damon (D) · Samuel Deering (D)
Jonathan F. Stone Republican
- Supports the Education Freedom Account program and local property-tax-funded schools with budget caps
- Opposes further gun-law restrictions
Per the campaign site.
About Jonathan F. Stone
Jonathan F. Stone is a small business owner and retired law enforcement officer, according to Citizens Count. He lives in Claremont and is running for the New Hampshire House seat representing Sullivan District 8.
Catherine Peschke Republican
- Supports the Education Freedom Account program and local control of school funding
- Opposes an income tax and the interest and dividends tax while favoring lower business taxes
Per the campaign site.
About Catherine Peschke
Catherine Peschke has worked as an audiologist and substitute teacher and has spent nearly 24 years involved in education advocacy, according to her campaign site. She lives in Croydon and is running for the New Hampshire House seat representing Sullivan District 8.
Hope Damon Democratic Incumbent
- Supports increased state funding for public schools to reduce reliance on local property taxes
- Supports expanding net metering and renewable energy development
Per the campaign site.
About Hope Damon
Hope Damon is a retired dietitian and diabetes educator who also owns a small business, according to Citizens Count. She is seeking reelection to the Sullivan District 8 seat in the New Hampshire House.
Samuel Deering Democratic
- Supports increased state funding for public schools
- Supports marijuana legalization and reinstating the interest and dividends tax
About Samuel Deering
Samuel Deering is a potter and pottery instructor and a Navy veteran, according to Citizens Count. He lives in Washington and is running for the New Hampshire House seat representing Sullivan District 8. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's primary results are the only verifiable source for Samuel Deering.
Jonathan F. Stone (Republican), Catherine Peschke (Republican), Hope Damon (Democratic), Samuel Deering (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for New Hampshire House, Sullivan District 8; Hope Damon is the sitting member, per the General Court's official member list (gc.nh.gov). This is a two-seat district: voters choose up to two candidates, and the top two finishers are elected. Not on the November ballot: Michael Aron, the sitting member for the district per the same list. 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.
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