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Sullivan County, New Hampshire

Sullivan County Commissioner, District 1

2 candidates are tracked for Sullivan County Commissioner, District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Joe Osgood and Benjamin Nelson. Candidate information follows official Sullivan County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

A rematch of the 2024 contest, per the Valley News. This race is on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot.

What this office does

County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Joe Osgood, is on the ballot.

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Joe Osgood

Republican Incumbent

Biography

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

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Sullivan County Commissioner, District 1 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Sullivan County Commissioner, District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Joe Osgood and Benjamin Nelson. Candidate information follows official Sullivan County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Sullivan County Commissioner, District 1 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 Sullivan County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Sullivan County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Joe Osgood, full profileBenjamin Nelson, full profileOfficial New Hampshire election office