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Merrimack County, New Hampshire

New Hampshire House, Merrimack District 24

See where Hicks stand on housing, schools and growth. Names follow official Merrimack County election filings.

About this race

Matthew Hicks (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for New Hampshire House, Merrimack District 24; Matthew Hicks 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.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Matthew Hicks, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Matthew Hicks

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

From other published sources

  • Advocates for public school funding and opposes the Education Freedom Account voucher program, per Citizens Count
  • Supports removing zoning barriers to encourage starter and workforce housing, per Citizens Count
  • Supports climate action and renewable energy expansion, per Citizens Count
Biography

Matthew Hicks has served as a New Hampshire House representative since 2022 and works as a school leader, teacher and coach, per Citizens Count. He serves on the Concord Planning Board and the Central New Hampshire Regional Planning Commission, and holds a PhD in education leadership and policy from the University of New Hampshire along with master's degrees from Harvard University and UNH. He is a strong advocate for public schools and opposes the Education Freedom Account program. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for New Hampshire House, Merrimack District 24 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for New Hampshire House, Merrimack District 24 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Matthew Hicks. Candidate information follows official Merrimack County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on housing, schools and growth.

When is the New Hampshire House, Merrimack District 24 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 profiles
Matthew Hicks, full profileOfficial New Hampshire election office