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Sullivan County, New Hampshire

New Hampshire House, Sullivan District 6

6 candidates are tracked for New Hampshire House, Sullivan District 6 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Dale Girard, Wayne J. Hemingway, Emily Sandblade, John R. Cloutier, Lisa R. Gosselin and Chris Cogswell. Candidate information follows official Sullivan County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

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. Voters choose 3; the top 3 finishers win seats. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. Sitting officeholders on the ballot: Dale Girard, Wayne J. Hemingway, John R. Cloutier.

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Dale Girard

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • 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.

Biography

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.

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Wayne J. Hemingway

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • 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
Biography

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

Biography

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

Top priorities
  • 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
Biography

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

Top priorities
  • Opposes the Education Freedom Account program and supports reinstating the interest and dividends tax to fund public schools
  • Supports stricter gun laws
Biography

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

Top priorities
  • 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.

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for New Hampshire House, Sullivan District 6 in 2026?

6 candidates are tracked for New Hampshire House, Sullivan District 6 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Dale Girard, Wayne J. Hemingway, Emily Sandblade, John R. Cloutier, Lisa R. Gosselin and Chris Cogswell. Candidate information follows official Sullivan County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the New Hampshire House, Sullivan District 6 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 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
Dale Girard, full profileWayne J. Hemingway, full profileEmily Sandblade, full profileJohn R. Cloutier, full profileLisa R. Gosselin, full profileChris Cogswell, full profileOfficial New Hampshire election office