See where Emele, Cole, Freitas and Long stand on housing and growth. Names follow official Hillsborough County election filings.
Henry Emele (Republican), Brian Cole (Republican), Mary Freitas (Democratic), Patrick N. Long (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for New Hampshire House, Hillsborough District 26; Brian Cole, Patrick N. Long are sitting members, per the General Court's official member list (gc.nh.gov). This is a two-seat district: voters choose up to two candidates, and the top two finishers are elected. Names follow the Secretary of State's September 17, 2026 general election candidate list.
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Henry Emele is an entrepreneur running for New Hampshire House Hillsborough District 26 in Manchester Ward 7. He describes himself as a community-focused candidate rather than a career politician and says his priority is making New Hampshire more affordable for families, according to his campaign site.
Brian Cole of Manchester is the Republican candidate for New Hampshire House, Hillsborough District 26 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list.
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Mary Freitas is a Democratic candidate for New Hampshire House Hillsborough District 26. She supports abortion access before 24 weeks, favors local zoning changes for housing development, and backs stricter gun laws, according to her Citizens Count candidate profile. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's primary results are the only verifiable source for Mary Freitas.
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Patrick N. Long is a Manchester lawyer, small business owner and Iraq War veteran who served in the New Hampshire Army National Guard from 2008 to 2014. He is the Democratic state representative for Hillsborough District 26, seeking re-election in 2026, and supports increased state education funding and zoning reform to expand affordable housing, according to his campaign site.
Who is running for New Hampshire House, Hillsborough District 26 in 2026?
4 candidates are tracked for New Hampshire House, Hillsborough District 26 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Henry Emele, Brian Cole, Mary Freitas and Patrick N. Long. Candidate information follows official Hillsborough County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on housing and growth.
When is the New Hampshire House, Hillsborough District 26 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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