Rockingham County, New Hampshire

New Hampshire House, Rockingham District 27

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

About this race

Gerald W. R. Ward (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for New Hampshire House, Rockingham District 27; Gerald W. R. Ward 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, Gerald W. R. Ward, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Gerald W. R. Ward

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

From other published sources

Supports zoning reforms to increase housing development, per Citizens Count
Opposes expanding the Education Freedom Account program, per Citizens Count
Supports background check expansions and extreme risk protection orders, per Citizens Count

Biography

Gerald W. R. Ward, known as Gerry Ward, is a senior consulting curator at the Museum of Fine Arts and moderator for Portsmouth Ward 4, according to his Citizens Count profile. He holds a BA from Harvard University and a PhD from Boston University, per the same source. 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, Rockingham District 27 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for New Hampshire House, Rockingham District 27 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Gerald W. R. Ward. Candidate information follows official Rockingham 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, Rockingham District 27 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 Rockingham County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Rockingham County and state election office filings, last verified October 24, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Gerald W. R. Ward, full profile Official New Hampshire election office