New Hampshire State House Cheshire 15 District

Current seat holder: Nicholas Germana (D); Samantha Jacobs (D).

Nicholas Germana

Nicholas Germana (D) of New Hampshire is an incumbent New Hampshire State Representative (Cheshire 15) running for the House of Representatives in Cheshire 15 in the November 3, 2026 general election, serving on the Environment and Agriculture Committee.

“I sponsored a bill that would require the state to use a proxy carbon pricing system in state purchasing decisions and will continue to support efforts to move toward a carbon pricing system.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)
“Our system has worked perfectly well for years. The changes forced through by Republicans this year aim to make voting more difficult and perpetuate the Big Lie of widespread election fraud.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)
“If I am elected in November, the first piece of legislation I want my name attached to is a bill to repeal this horrific legislation. I will be just as happy, however, if it is struck down by the courts before then. This kind of law belongs in Putin's Russia, not in the United States of America.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)

Samantha Jacobs

Samantha Jacobs (D) of New Hampshire is an incumbent New Hampshire State Representative (Cheshire 15) running for the House of Representatives in Cheshire 15 in the November 3, 2026 general election, serving on the Fish and Game and Marine Resources Committee.

“I think an income tax could lower property taxes for all, especially folks with limited incomes due to being retired or unemployed.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)
“Sole form of open enrollment is necessary for some families. We need to study options and funding further to understand what will work best for all.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)

Matthew Roach

Matthew Roach is a Republican candidate for the New Hampshire House of Representatives in Cheshire 15 in the November 3, 2026 general election.

· New Hampshire Secretary of State (2026 General Election Candidate List)

“if I am elected to any statewide office, I will oppose all efforts to impose a sales, income, or other broadbased tax on the taxpayers of the State of New Hampshire.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)

Becky Shields

Becky Shields is a Republican candidate for the New Hampshire House of Representatives in Cheshire 15 in the November 3, 2026 general election.

· New Hampshire Secretary of State (2026 General Election Candidate List)

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“If there were to be such account I would want private and home schools to have autonomy in their choice of curriculum” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)
“I don't know enough about the debate yet” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)