New Hampshire State Representative, Belknap County District 5

8 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026 · Only voters in this district

What this office does

Your member of the state House, the larger chamber of the state legislature. Writes and votes on state laws, taxes and the state budget.

Candidates

Mike BordesIncumbent

Republican
Slightly right · from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty)

Marcia Hayward

Democrat
No public record found yet to place this candidate.

Eric Hoffman

Democrat
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Lois A. Kessin

Democrat
No public record found yet to place this candidate.

Timothy Minor

Republican
No public record found yet to place this candidate.

Cody Pfaff

Republican
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Denise Riley

Democrat
No public record found yet to place this candidate.

Paul Rossi

Republican
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Quick answers

Who is running for New Hampshire State Representative, Belknap County District 5 in 2026?
Mike Bordes (Republican), Marcia Hayward (Democrat), Eric Hoffman (Democrat), Lois A. Kessin (Democrat), Timothy Minor (Republican), Cody Pfaff (Republican), Denise Riley (Democrat) and Paul Rossi (Republican).
Who is the incumbent?
Mike Bordes currently holds this office.
What does this office do?
Your member of the state House, the larger chamber of the state legislature. Writes and votes on state laws, taxes and the state budget.
Who should I vote for in the New Hampshire State Representative, Belknap County District 5 race?
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When is the election?
The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Early voting and mail-ballot deadlines vary by state; check your state or county election office.

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