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Jon Kiper

I · New Hampshire · 2026

Jon Kiper is an independent candidate for New Hampshire governor, a Newmarket restaurant owner, former town councilor, author, and former Democrat who ran in the 2024 primary. His Community First campaign is collecting the 3,000 signatures required by mid-July to appear on the November ballot, so his ballot status should be confirmed after certification.

Priorities

Put community-first economics ahead of the two-party system
Support small businesses and local economies
Make housing and daily life affordable for working Granite Staters

On the ballot

Governor · New Hampshire · 2026

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