New Hampshire State Representative, Hillsborough County District 43

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

Ethan Aho

Democrat
No public record found yet to place this candidate.

William J. Bieschke

Republican
No public record found yet to place this candidate.

Gary L. DanielsIncumbent

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

Paul DargieIncumbent

Democrat
Moderately left · from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty)

Claire Holston

Democrat
No public record found yet to place this candidate.

Elizabeth Keenan

Republican
No public record found yet to place this candidate.

Maria Perez

Democrat
Moderately left · from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty)

Vanessa L. SheehanIncumbent

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

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Quick answers

Who is running for New Hampshire State Representative, Hillsborough County District 43 in 2026?
Ethan Aho (Democrat), William J. Bieschke (Republican), Gary L. Daniels (Republican), Paul Dargie (Democrat), Claire Holston (Democrat), Elizabeth Keenan (Republican), Maria Perez (Democrat) and Vanessa L. Sheehan (Republican).
Who is the incumbent?
Gary L. Daniels, Paul Dargie and Vanessa L. Sheehan 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, Hillsborough County District 43 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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