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Hillsborough County, New Hampshire

New Hampshire House, Hillsborough District 27

Murphy and Coffin are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Hillsborough County election filings.

About this race

Mary Murphy (Republican), Timothy J. Coffin (Independent) are on the November 3 ballot for New Hampshire House, Hillsborough District 27; Mary Murphy is the sitting member, per the General Court's official member list (gc.nh.gov). Names follow the Secretary of State's September 17, 2026 general election candidate list.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

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Mary Murphy

RepublicanIncumbent

Biography

Mary Murphy is the Republican state representative for Hillsborough District 27, covering Deering and Francestown, seeking re-election in 2026. During her first term she sponsored a bill allowing cooperative school district towns to withdraw without other municipalities' approval and co-sponsored legislation to address a childcare availability backlog. She is campaigning on property tax relief, improved education outcomes and lower healthcare costs, according to the Monadnock Ledger-Transcript. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's primary results are the only verifiable source for Mary Murphy.

Timothy J. Coffin

Independent

Biography

Timothy J. Coffin of Francestown is the Independent candidate for New Hampshire House, Hillsborough District 27 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 27 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for New Hampshire House, Hillsborough District 27 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mary Murphy and Timothy J. Coffin. Candidate information follows official Hillsborough County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the New Hampshire House, Hillsborough District 27 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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