Strafford County, New Hampshire

New Hampshire House, Strafford District 5

Wilson and Fessenden are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Strafford County election filings.

About this race

Jenny Wilson (Republican), William F. Fessenden (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for New Hampshire House, Strafford District 5. Not on the November ballot: Thomas Kaczynski, the sitting member for the district per the same list. William F. Fessenden is on the list under the Democratic and Independent lines. Names follow the Secretary of State's September 17, 2026 general election candidate list.

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.

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Jenny Wilson

Republican

Top priorities

From other published sources

Emphasizes parents' right to direct their children's education and supports school choice, per Citizens Count
Supports preserving New Hampshire's lack of an income tax and sales tax, per Citizens Count

Biography

Jenny Wilson served in the U.S. Air Force and holds a BA in English from the University of Puerto Rico, per Citizens Count. She is married with two children and lives in Rochester. She emphasizes school choice and preserving New Hampshire's lack of an income or sales tax. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

William F. Fessenden

Democratic

Biography

William F. Fessenden of Rochester is the Democratic candidate for New Hampshire House, Strafford District 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for New Hampshire House, Strafford District 5 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for New Hampshire House, Strafford District 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jenny Wilson and William F. Fessenden. Candidate information follows official Strafford County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the New Hampshire House, Strafford District 5 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 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

Jenny Wilson, full profile William F. Fessenden, full profile Official New Hampshire election office