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Hillsborough County, New Hampshire

New Hampshire Senate District 22

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

About this race

Daryl Abbas (Republican), Chris Tardif (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for New Hampshire Senate District 22; Daryl Abbas is the sitting member, per the General Court's official member list (gc.nh.gov). Nominees are each party's top finishers in the September 8, 2026 state primary, per the Secretary of State's town-by-town results; the Secretary of State's September 17, 2026 general election candidate list confirms the printed field, including nomination-paper candidates.

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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Daryl Abbas

Daryl Abbas

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Taxes: low taxes are the result of low spending
  • Jobs: the number one social program for our community is a job
  • Second Amendment: protecting this critical right
Biography

Salem native with a political science degree (2006) and a J.D. cum laude (2009) from Suffolk University, per the campaign site. Attorney in private practice who served as a New Hampshire State Representative before the Senate, per the campaign site. Daryl Abbas of Salem is an attorney serving his second term in the New Hampshire Senate after previously serving as a state representative from 2019 to 2022, according to the General Court website. He is President pro tempore of the Senate and chairs the Children and Family Law committee.

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Chris Tardif

Democratic

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Wants existing state dollars spent more effectively rather than raising new taxes
  • Supports increased state funding for public schools to reduce reliance on local property taxes
  • Opposes a state income tax
Biography

Chris Tardif of Atkinson serves on the town's Budget Committee and chairs its Trustees of the Trust Funds, according to his campaign site. He holds a bachelor's degree from Bentley University and has worked in business and mental health advocacy partnerships.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for New Hampshire Senate District 22 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for New Hampshire Senate District 22 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Daryl Abbas and Chris Tardif. Candidate information follows official Hillsborough County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the New Hampshire Senate District 22 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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Daryl Abbas, full profileChris Tardif, full profileOfficial New Hampshire election office