Richards is on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Merrimack County election filings.
Beth Richards (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for New Hampshire House, Merrimack District 17; Beth Richards 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.
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Beth Richards, the sitting representative for New Hampshire House Merrimack District 17, previously worked as a nonprofit director specializing in communications, with involvement in public health and the arts, per her Citizens Count candidate profile. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Who is running for New Hampshire House, Merrimack District 17 in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for New Hampshire House, Merrimack District 17 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Beth Richards. Candidate information follows official Merrimack County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the New Hampshire House, Merrimack District 17 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 Merrimack County and state election office filings, last verified October 24, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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