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.
Elected Republicans
Victoria Sullivan
State Senate - District 18
Victoria served on the House Education Committee for four years, sponsored several education bills i...
Toni Pappas
County Commissioner - Hillsborough County
Former school teacher; Senior Account Executive Business NH Magazine; Trustee Emeritus Manchester Hi...
Steven Kesselring
State Representative - Ward 12
I'm Steven Kesselring, and I have built my career through hard work and passion, rather than followi...
Ross Terrio
Alderman - Ward 7
My name is Ross Terrio and I’m running for re-election for Alderman representing Ward 7 in Mancheste...
Pierre DuPont
State Representative - Ward 9
I run my own construction business. We know hard work, raising a family and managing budgets. We als...
Norm Vincent
Alderman - Ward 11
-Retired Army Veteran
-Life Long Manchester Resident
-12 years as a Leader in the Boy Scout Commun...
Matt Drew
State Representative - Ward 10
I was born in Oklahoma and spent my early childhood in western North Carolina. My teenage years were...
Mark Warden
State Representative - Floterial for Wards 6,8,9
Mark Warden previously served four terms in the NH legislature. He also was a member of the Goffstow...
Mark McLean
State Representative - Ward 8
Mark is committed to maintaining a strong business climate in the state; to ensuring that high taxes...
Larry Gagne
State Representatve - Ward 6
7th term in the NH House
Represents Manchester, Ward 6
Central HS (Manchester, NH)
St. Anselm Col...
Kelly Thomas
Alderman - Ward 12
I am proudly running for re-election to continue to bring positive changes to our community. I ask f...
Keith Murphy
State Senate - District 16
As a father and a small businessman, I know firsthand the struggles of families and businesses acros...
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...
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...
John Stephen
Executive Council - District 4
John Stephen, a dedicated public servant and innovative healthcare reformer, is running for Executiv...
John Coughlin
County Attorney
John lives in Amherst, New Hampshire with Pam and they have 4 children.
His personal military awa...
Jay Ruais
Mayor
Jay began working in public policy and during this time was fortunate to join his passion for causes...
Edward Sapienza
Alderman - Ward 8
1985, Graduate of Manchester Memorial High School. Served as Student Council President. Achieved per...
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...
Christopher Maidment
Register of Probate - Hillsborough County
Starting my “career” at age 8 in my grandparent’s family breakfast restaurant, I’ve learned that our...
Brian Cole
State Representative - Ward 7
Brian is running for reelection as State Representative in Manchester's Ward 7.