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Hillsborough County, New Hampshire

New Hampshire House, Hillsborough District 16

Smith, Tkacz, Baroody and Mosley are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Hillsborough County election filings.

About this race

David A. Smith (Republican), Michael J. Tkacz (Republican), Ben Baroody (Democratic), Maxine Mosley (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for New Hampshire House, Hillsborough District 16. This is a two-seat district: voters choose up to two candidates, and the top two finishers are elected. Not on the November ballot: Dan Bergeron, Larry Gagne, sitting members for the district per the same list. Names follow the Secretary of State's September 17, 2026 general election candidate list.

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David A. Smith

Republican

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Strict enforcement of drug and public safety laws
  • Lowering taxes and reducing regulation
  • Election integrity
Biography

Smith has worked in the automotive retail business for more than 30 years, per the campaign site. Smith is a lifetime New Hampshire resident who graduated from Manchester High School West and earned a bachelor's degree in political science, per the campaign site. Smith lives in Manchester, per the campaign site.

Michael J. Tkacz

Republican

Biography

Michael J. Tkacz is the Republican nominee for New Hampshire House, Hillsborough District 16 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the New Hampshire Secretary of State's September 8, 2026 primary results. Is a Republican candidate residing in Manchester, NH not currently serving in office, per Citizens Count candidate profile. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

Ben Baroody

Democratic

Top priorities

From other published sources

  • Supports zoning reform to expand housing development, including accessory dwelling units, per Citizens Count
  • Supports expanding renewable energy and net metering, per Citizens Count
Biography

Ben Baroody is the Democratic nominee for New Hampshire House, Hillsborough District 16 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the New Hampshire Secretary of State's September 8, 2026 primary results. Is a real estate broker and court mediator who served in the NH House 1992-2012 and 2014-2024, per Citizens Count candidate profile. Resides in Manchester, NH, is the father of two children, and has served as vice chair of the House's Special Committee on Housing, per Citizens Count candidate profile. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

Maxine Mosley

Democratic

Biography

Maxine Mosley of Manchester is the Democratic candidate for New Hampshire House, Hillsborough District 16 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for New Hampshire House, Hillsborough District 16 in 2026?

4 candidates are tracked for New Hampshire House, Hillsborough District 16 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: David A. Smith, Michael J. Tkacz, Ben Baroody and Maxine Mosley. Candidate information follows official Hillsborough County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the New Hampshire House, Hillsborough District 16 election in New Hampshire?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for New Hampshire are on the New Hampshire election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Candidate roster from official Hillsborough County and state election office filings, last verified October 24, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
David A. Smith, full profileMichael J. Tkacz, full profileBen Baroody, full profileMaxine Mosley, full profileOfficial New Hampshire election office