Meet Your Future Leaders
Candidates for a Better Manchester
Discover the dedicated individuals who are committed to making a positive impact in our community. Learn about their vision, values, and the change they aim to bring.
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State Representatives
Matt Drew
State Representative - Ward 10
Matt brings hard-earned life experience, discipline, and common sense to the State House. Now he's r...
Pierre DuPont
State Representative - Ward 9
Pierre Dupont is a lifelong resident of New Hampshire who understands what makes our state great. A ...
Henry Emele
State Representative - Ward 7
Henry Emele is a Manchester resident, entrepreneur, husband, and father running to represent
Ward 7...
Steven Kesselring
State Representative - Ward 12
I'm Steven Kesselring, and I have built my career through hard work and passion, rather than followi...
Paul LaFerriere
State Representative - Ward 4
Hello everyone! My name is Paul LaFerriere, and I have resided in WARD 4 since 2014. I love living i...
Jose Marte
State Representative - Ward 9
Born in the Dominican Republic and raised in New Hampshire, I Jose R. Marte, a 37-year-old dedicated...
Mark McLean
State Representative - Ward 8
Mark is committed to maintaining a strong business climate in the state; to ensuring that high taxes...
Chris Morgan
State Representative - Ward 1
I am excited to announce my candidacy for State Representative for Manchester's Ward 1.
Mickey Mullin
State Representative - Ward 10
I'm running for State Representative in Manchester Ward 10 because I want my kids to grow up in a Ne...
Kathleen Paquette
State Representative - Ward 5
Kathleen Paquette has spent her life rooted in Manchester’s Ward 5 — as a neighbor, a parent, a smal...
Brittany Ping
State Representative - Ward 11
Brittany Ping is a wife, mom, business owner, and non-profit founder who lives in Ward 11. She is on...
Ben Prescott
State Representative - Ward 2
Ben is passionate about keeping New Hampshire the "Live Free or Die" state and free from destructive...
Mark Proulx
State Representative - Ward 8
Mark retired from Nashua Fire as a Lieutenant after 30 years of service. In addition to Nashua, he h...
David Smith
State Representative - Ward 6
I am a lifetime New Hampshire resident. I graduated from Manchester High School West in 1988 and lat...
Michael "TK" Tkacz
State Representative - Ward 6
Born and raised right here in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Before Michael Tkacz even finished high ...
State Representatives At Large
Carlos Gonzalez
State Representative - Floterial 1, 3, 10, 11, 12
Carlos Gonzalez earned his M.S. from the University of New Hampshire in 1987 and his B.A. from Catho...
Ryan Hebert
State Representative - Floterial for Wards 2, 4, 5, 7
Ryan believes in the power of community and is deeply committed to advocating for property rights, h...
Jason Hodgdon
State Representative - Floterial 2, 4, 5, 7
Bio coming soon!
Will Infantine
State Representative - Floterial 6, 8, 9
Will serves as the Chair of the House Committee on Labor, Industrial, and Rehabilitative Services. I...
Jon Morton
State Representative - Floterial for Wards 6, 8, 9
As a proud native of New Hampshire, I bring the values of hard work, integrity, and dedication insti...
William O'Brien
State Representative - Floterial 1, 3, 10, 11, 12
Bio coming soon!
Robert Rivera
State Representative - Floterial for Wards 1, 3, 10, 11, 12
My name is Robert Rivera, and I’m running for Alderman in Ward 10. I running because, I truly care a...
Joe Skinner
State Representative - Floterial 2, 4, 5, 7
I have lived in Manchester for 16 years and raised my family in the same home for the past 7. I am a...
State Senate
Victoria Sullivan
State Senate - District 18
Victoria served on the House Education Committee for four years, sponsored several education bills i...
Keith Murphy
State Senate - District 16
As a father and a small businessman, I know firsthand the struggles of families and businesses acros...
Patrick Binder
State Senate - District 20
Patrick directs NH First, a citizen advocacy group, and Manch Strong, a policy group focused on urba...
Down Ballot
Ross Terrio
Register of Probate - Hillsborough County
Bio coming soon
John Stephen
Executive Council - District 4
John Stephen, a dedicated public servant and innovative healthcare reformer, is running for Executiv...
Toni Pappas
County Commissioner - Hillsborough County
Former school teacher; Senior Account Executive Business NH Magazine; Trustee Emeritus Manchester Hi...
Brian Newcomb
Hillsborough County Sheriff
Brian Newcomb is a lifelong Hillsborough County resident who has devoted more than two decades to pr...
Christopher Maidment
County Treasurer - Hillsborough County
Chris Maidment is a candidate for Hillsborough County Treasurer. A husband and father of four, he an...
Dennis Hogan
Register of Deeds - Hillsborough County
Dennis has practiced law in Hillsborough County for twenty years. He is a graduate of UNH Law (forma...
John Coughlin
County Attorney
John lives in Amherst, New Hampshire with Pam and they have 4 children.
His personal military awa...
Kelly Ayotte
Governor
Kelly Ayotte is proud to serve as New Hampshire’s 83rd Governor, working every day to keep our state...