New Hampshire State Senate District 6

Current seat holder: James Gray (R).

Cecil Abels

Cecil Abels is a Democratic candidate for the New Hampshire State Senate in 6 in the November 3, 2026 general election, domiciled in Rochester, New Hampshire.

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

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“If a family's facing a real hardship and their kid needs a different setting, I want there to be help for them. What I can't support is the version we've got.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)
“Every person in this state deserves to be treated with basic dignity, and I don't think we should be writing new laws to separate people out.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)
“This one's simple to me: decisions about a pregnancy belong to the pregnant person and their doctor. Not to me, and not to a politician in Concord.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)

James P. Gray

James P. Gray (R) of Rochester is an incumbent New Hampshire State Senator running for the State Senate in 6 in the November 3, 2026 general election, serving on the Capital Budget Committee.

Campaign site

“I oppose term limits for NH elected officials.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)
“I support increased funding for heroin treatment programs.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)
“I oppose NH adding an income tax on earned income.” (Citizens Count Issue Survey)