See where Massahos stand on public safety and the budget. Names follow official Rockingham County election filings.
September 8 primary result: Chuck Massahos (77.8 percent) won the Republican nomination over Paul Bean (22.2 percent) and advances to the November 3 ballot, per the official results. The sitting High Sheriff, Chuck Massahos, is the candidate on the Secretary of State's September 17, 2026 general election candidate list, which carries him under both the Democratic and Republican lines. This race is on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot.
Sheriff. The sheriff runs the county's law enforcement agency, operates the county jail, provides courthouse security and serves court papers such as warrants, subpoenas and evictions. In many counties the sheriff's office is the primary police force for areas outside city limits. The sheriff hires deputies and manages the office's budget within what the county board approves.
This race. Every voter in Rockingham County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Chuck Massahos, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Massahos owns a small business, the Londonderry BP, and has nearly 40 years of business experience in Rockingham County, per the campaign site. He also has 27 years of law enforcement experience with the Rockingham County Sheriff's Department and the New Hampshire State Police Auxiliary, per the campaign site.
Who is running for Rockingham County Sheriff in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Rockingham County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Chuck Massahos. Candidate information follows official Rockingham County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on public safety and the budget.
When is the Rockingham County Sheriff 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 Rockingham County and state election office filings, last verified October 16, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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