Strafford County, New Hampshire

New Hampshire House, Strafford District 3

See where DeRoy and Adamo stand on taxes, schools and jobs. Names follow official Strafford County election filings.

About this race

Susan G. DeRoy (Republican), Linda R. Adamo (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for New Hampshire House, Strafford District 3; Susan G. DeRoy 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, Susan G. DeRoy, is on the ballot.

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Susan G. DeRoy

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

From other published sources

Supports the Education Freedom Account program and school district budget caps, per Citizens Count
Opposes broad-based income and sales taxes and supports business tax reductions, per Citizens Count
Supports voter ID requirements, per Citizens Count

Biography

Susan G. DeRoy has served as the New Hampshire House representative for Strafford District 3 since 2024, per Citizens Count. She chairs the Rochester Economic Development Commission and is president of the Rochester Rotary, and is married with two children in New Durham. She supports the Education Freedom Account program and opposes broad-based income and sales taxes. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

Linda R. Adamo

Democratic

Biography

Linda R. Adamo is the Democratic nominee for New Hampshire House, Strafford District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the New Hampshire Secretary of State's September 8, 2026 primary results. Is a Democratic candidate who lives in Middleton and is not currently serving in a New Hampshire office, per Citizens Count. 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 3 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for New Hampshire House, Strafford District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Susan G. DeRoy and Linda R. Adamo. Candidate information follows official Strafford County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on taxes, schools and jobs.

When is the New Hampshire House, Strafford 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.

How do I see my exact Strafford County ballot?

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

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Candidate profiles

Susan G. DeRoy, full profile Linda R. Adamo, full profile Official New Hampshire election office