Who's Running: Merrimack 28

Concord school board candidates differ on engagement, communication

Newcomer Don Brueggemann believes Concord’s school board could do more to engage with its constituents. He learned this firsthand as a vocal critic of the school district’s plan to route buses for the new middle school through Noyes and Cypress streets. He said the issue gave him a window into the frustration some residents feel […]

Who's running: Congressional District 1

Stefany Shaheen (D) Lives in: Portsmouth Political experience: Shaheen served on Portsmouth City Council for two years and was the chair of the Portsmouth Police Commission for five years. She also co-founded Good Measures, a […]

Who's Running: Belknap 8

Belknap District 8 includes Belmont, Sanbornton and Tilton. Republican Lisa Freeman, the incumbent, will face Republican Cameron Thompson in the general election. Neither candidate gave their response to the Monitor’s candidate survery. Don House and Donald Giguere are running as Democrats in the same district but in uncontested races. House’s responses to the candidate survey […]

Who's Running: Belknap 4

Belknap District 4 includes the town of Belmont. Liz Charlwood will face Kevin Nugent Jr. in the general election. Neither candidate gave their response to the Monitor’s candidate survery.

Who's Running: Merrimack 24

Merrimack 24 includes Concord’s Ward 10. Matthew Hicks is the sole candidate in the race and has been serving the district since 2022. He did not give his response to the Monitor’s candidate survey.