Drew and Howard are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Strafford County election filings.
Heath Howard (Democratic) and Robert J. Drew (Republican) meet on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot, per the Secretary of State's September 17, 2026 general election candidate list. Sean M. Leavitt, the sitting commissioner, won the September 8 Republican primary 1,343 to 1,217 over Drew, per the county results, and then withdrew from the race; Drew is the Republican nominee on the state's list.
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Robert J. Drew, of Barrington, holds associate's and bachelor's degrees in business and a master's degree in counseling and human relations, per Citizens Count. He has four children, per the same profile. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Heath Howard of Strafford is the Democratic candidate for Strafford County Commissioner, District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list.
Who is running for Strafford County Commissioner, District 3 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Strafford County Commissioner, District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Robert J. Drew and Heath Howard. Candidate information follows official Strafford County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Strafford County Commissioner, District 3 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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