See where O'Brien, Gonzalez, Cumming, Rivera, Kerwin, MacKenzie, Tellez and Richard-Snipes stand on schools, elections and taxes. Names follow official Hillsborough County election filings.
About this race
Bill O'Brien (Republican), Carlos Gonzalez (Republican), Lynne M. Cumming (Republican), Robert Rivera (Republican), Erin Kerwin (Democratic), Mark S. MacKenzie (Democratic), Trinidad Tellez (Democratic), Robert Richard-Snipes (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for New Hampshire House, Hillsborough District 40; Erin Kerwin, Mark S. MacKenzie, Trinidad Tellez are sitting members, per the General Court's official member list (gc.nh.gov). This is a four-seat district: voters choose up to four candidates, and the top four finishers are elected. Not on the Secretary of State's September 17, 2026 general election candidate list: Leo R. Bernier. 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.
This race. Voters choose 4; the top 4 finishers win seats. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. Sitting officeholders on the ballot: Erin Kerwin, Mark S. MacKenzie, Trinidad Tellez.
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Has supported restrictions on abortion access and opposed broad-based taxes, based on his past survey responses and voting record, per Citizens Count
Has supported gun rights protections and education choice funding for private schools, per Citizens Count
Biography
Bill O'Brien is a lawyer, software company owner and school board member who previously served in the New Hampshire House of Representatives from 2008 to 2016, including as Speaker from 2010 to 2012, per Citizens Count. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
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Carlos Gonzalez
Republican
Top priorities
From other published sources
Has supported alternatives to traditional education funding and opposed broad-based taxes, per past survey responses
Has favored renewable energy initiatives and an increased minimum wage while opposing mail-in voting, per Citizens Count
Biography
Carlos Gonzalez is a former New Hampshire state representative who served from 2010 to 2012 and 2014 to 2016. He has worked as a security supervisor, teacher and business owner, per Citizens Count. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
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Lynne M. Cumming
Republican
Biography
Lynne M. Cumming is the Republican nominee for New Hampshire House, Hillsborough District 40 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the New Hampshire Secretary of State's September 8, 2026 primary results. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's primary results are the only verifiable source for Lynne M. Cumming.
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Robert Rivera
Republican
Biography
Robert Rivera is the Republican nominee for New Hampshire House, Hillsborough District 40 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the New Hampshire Secretary of State's September 8, 2026 primary results. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's primary results are the only verifiable source for Robert Rivera.
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Erin Kerwin
DemocraticIncumbent
Top priorities
From other published sources
Opposes the Education Freedom Account program, saying public money should stay in public schools, per Citizens Count
Supports stricter gun laws and extreme risk protection orders, per Citizens Count
Supports legalizing marijuana and opposes voter ID requirements, per Citizens Count
Biography
Erin Kerwin is a teacher and social worker who has represented Hillsborough District 40 in the New Hampshire House since 2024, per Citizens Count. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
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Mark S. MacKenzie
DemocraticIncumbent
Top priorities
From other published sources
Opposes right-to-work legislation and advocates for worker protections and union rights, per Citizens Count
Supports Medicaid expansion and a public healthcare option, per Citizens Count
Supports the interest and dividends tax and opposes business tax cuts, per Citizens Count
Biography
Mark S. MacKenzie is a retired Manchester Fire Department captain and President Emeritus of the New Hampshire AFL-CIO who represents Hillsborough District 40 in the New Hampshire House, per Citizens Count. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
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Trinidad Tellez
DemocraticIncumbent
Top priorities
From other published sources
Opposes Education Freedom Accounts and supports public education funding, per Citizens Count
Supports universal background checks and stricter gun laws, per Citizens Count
Supports Medicaid expansion and describes climate change as requiring urgent action, per Citizens Count
Biography
Trinidad Tellez is a business owner, educator and public health consultant who previously directed the New Hampshire Office of Health Equity and represents Hillsborough District 40 in the New Hampshire House, per Citizens Count. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
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Robert Richard-Snipes
Democratic
Biography
Robert Richard-Snipes of Manchester is the Democratic candidate for New Hampshire House, Hillsborough District 40 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list.
Who is running for New Hampshire House, Hillsborough District 40 in 2026?
8 candidates are tracked for New Hampshire House, Hillsborough District 40 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Bill O'Brien, Carlos Gonzalez, Lynne M. Cumming, Robert Rivera, Erin Kerwin, Mark S. MacKenzie, Trinidad Tellez and Robert Richard-Snipes. Candidate information follows official Hillsborough County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on schools, elections and taxes.
When is the New Hampshire House, Hillsborough District 40 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.
How do I see my exact Hillsborough County ballot?
Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.
Verify this race
Candidate roster from official Hillsborough County and state election office filings, last verified October 24, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
