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Strafford County, New Hampshire

New Hampshire House, Strafford District 14

Schmidt is on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Strafford County election filings.

About this race

Peter B. Schmidt (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for New Hampshire House, Strafford District 14; Peter B. Schmidt 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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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.

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Peter B. Schmidt

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

From other published sources

  • Supports abortion access before 24 weeks, per a candidate questionnaire
  • Supports action to address climate change, per a candidate questionnaire
  • Supports stricter gun laws, per a candidate questionnaire
Biography

Peter B. Schmidt is the Democratic nominee for New Hampshire House, Strafford District 14 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the New Hampshire Secretary of State's September 8, 2026 primary results. Peter B. Schmidt is a sitting member for the district, per the General Court's official member list (gc.nh.gov). Schmidt has served in the NH House since 2002, is a retired university instructor, and previously served on the Dover City Council, per Citizens Count candidate profile. 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, Strafford District 14 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for New Hampshire House, Strafford District 14 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Peter B. Schmidt. Candidate information follows official Strafford County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the New Hampshire House, Strafford District 14 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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