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Hillsborough County, New Hampshire

New Hampshire House, Hillsborough District 37

Thornton, Murray and D'Angelo are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Hillsborough County election filings.

About this race

Michael E. Thornton (Republican), Megan A. Murray (Democratic), Daryl D'Angelo (CLA) are on the November 3 ballot for New Hampshire House, Hillsborough District 37; Megan A. Murray 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.

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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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Michael E. Thornton

Republican

Top priorities

From other published sources

  • Opposes a broad-based income tax and sales tax and supports reducing business taxes, per Citizens Count
  • Supports expanded school choice options and opposes Common Core standards, per Citizens Count
  • Supports increased heroin treatment funding and opposes marijuana legalization, per Citizens Count
Biography

Michael Thornton is a retired U.S. Marine Corps and Air Force veteran and business owner. Thornton holds an associate's degree in business management and a bachelor's degree in operations research and lives in Milford, according to Citizens Count. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's primary results are the only verifiable source for Michael E. Thornton.

Megan A. Murray

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

From other published sources

  • Supports increased state school funding and opposes tax caps on school districts, per Citizens Count
  • Supports stricter gun regulations, including background checks and extreme risk protection orders, per Citizens Count
  • Supports a constitutional right to abortion before 24 weeks and expanded net metering, per Citizens Count
Biography

Megan A. Murray is a former elementary school teacher who has served as a New Hampshire state representative since 2018, according to Citizens Count. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's primary results are the only verifiable source for Megan A. Murray.

Daryl D'Angelo

CLA

Biography

Daryl D'Angelo of Amherst is the CLA candidate for New Hampshire House, Hillsborough District 37 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 37 in 2026?

3 candidates are tracked for New Hampshire House, Hillsborough District 37 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michael E. Thornton, Megan A. Murray and Daryl D'Angelo. Candidate information follows official Hillsborough County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the New Hampshire House, Hillsborough District 37 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
Michael E. Thornton, full profileMegan A. Murray, full profileDaryl D'Angelo, full profileOfficial New Hampshire election office