New Hampshire State House Hillsborough 26 District

Current seat holder: Brian Cole (R); Patrick Long (D).

Mary Freitas

Mary Freitas is a Democratic candidate for the New Hampshire House of Representatives in Hillsborough 26 in the November 3, 2026 general election.

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

Patrick N. Long

Patrick N. Long (D) of New Hampshire is an incumbent New Hampshire State Representative (Hillsborough 26) running for the House of Representatives in Hillsborough 26 in the November 3, 2026 general election, serving on the Executive Departments and Administration Committee.

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“I think it has merit for those truly unable to pay for a legitimate private school on their own. But it should be for the low-income or those facing other financial hardships due to e.g. special needs, not subsidizing the rich. We need to reinstitute the income caps, and have much better accountability to make sure the money is being spent on education and not trips to Disneyworld.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)
“I voted for the constitutional amendment banning an income tax.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)
“We need to get away from fossil fuels. Doing that successfully requires adopting newer, cleaner energy technologies. In my ideal world it would all be renewables but realistically nuclear will be an important part of the mix for the foreseeable future. SMRs are safer and cheaper than older nuclear plants (and even older nuclear plants have killed fewer people than pollution from coal).” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)

Brian Cole

Brian Cole (R) of New Hampshire is an incumbent New Hampshire State Representative (Hillsborough 26) running for the House of Representatives in Hillsborough 26 in the November 3, 2026 general election, serving on the Ways and Means Committee.

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Budget cuts to match new spending: “I would do the same thing that we do here in the state of New Hampshire. We balance our budget every two years. So I would bring that mentality down to Washington.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)
Decrease tariffs on imports: “Actually, I owned a wholesale company. That was my career here in New Hampshire, and Trump's first term, I had ocean containers on the water, and he increased the tariffs by 25%.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)
Federal Balanced Budget Amendment: “New Hampshire proves it can be done. We balance our budget and live within our means. Washington should do the same. It's time for a balanced budget in Congress.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)

Henry Emele

Henry Emele is a Republican candidate for the New Hampshire House of Representatives in Hillsborough 26 in the November 3, 2026 general election.

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

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“I would support reducing unnecessary regulatory barriers, speeding up reasonable permitting and approvals, encouraging redevelopment of underused properties, and making it easier to build a broader range of housing where appropriate.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)
“Henry's campaign is built by neighbors, for neighbors. Every contribution helps us reach more Manchester families.” (Campaign Website)
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