New Hampshire State House District Merrimack 12
Next vote Tue, Nov 3, 2026 · Represented by Peter Mehegan Republican, Brian Seaworth Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
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- Last election
- Peter Mehegan (Republican) won by 0.3 points, 2024
- Seats
- 2 seats in this district
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History (28 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 8,224
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
New Hampshire House of Representatives, State House District Merrimack 12, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPeter MeheganWon Republican 2,18526.6% RepublicanBrian SeaworthWon Republican 2,16126.3% DemocraticDianne E. Schuett Democratic 2,01224.5% DemocraticMaurice Regan Democratic 1,86422.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,111
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
New Hampshire House of Representatives, State House District Merrimack 12, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDianne E. SchuettWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,68427.6% RepublicanBrian SeaworthWon(incumbent) Republican 1,54925.4% DemocraticMaurice Regan Democratic 1,50224.6% RepublicanNick White(incumbent) Republican 1,37622.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 00.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,187
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New Hampshire House of Representatives, State House District Merrimack 12, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticConnie LaneWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,20054.9% RepublicanPatrice Myers Republican 98445.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 30.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 1,031
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New Hampshire House of Representatives, State House District Merrimack 12, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticConnie LaneWon Democratic 1,031100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 1,422
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New Hampshire House of Representatives, State House District Merrimack 12, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPaul HenleWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,41099.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 120.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 1,247
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New Hampshire House of Representatives, State House District Merrimack 12, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHenleWon(incumbent) Democratic 74559.7% RepublicanMoore Republican 50240.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 1,357
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New Hampshire House of Representatives, State House District Merrimack 12, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPaul HenleWon Democratic 1,357100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,345
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- Seats
- 4
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
New Hampshire House of Representatives, State House District Merrimack 12, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary Jane WallnerWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,52616.5% DemocraticChip RiceWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,49916.3% DemocraticHelen DelogeWon Democratic 2,41215.7% DemocraticRick WatrousWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,26614.8% RepublicanPamela M. Ean Republican 1,57710.3% RepublicanJohn A. Kalb Republican 1,4089.2% RepublicanGarret Ean Republican 1,3959.1% RepublicanSeth J. Hipple Republican 1,2378.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 250.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,725
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- Seats
- 4
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
New Hampshire House of Representatives, State House District Merrimack 12, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary Jane WallnerWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,67017.7% DemocraticHarold L. RiceWon Democratic 3,48216.8% DemocraticJessie L. OsborneWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,31016.0% DemocraticRick WatrousWon Democratic 3,01014.5% RepublicanJohn A. Kalb Republican 1,9249.3% RepublicanPamela M. Ean Republican 1,7348.4% RepublicanTravis Ingram Republican 1,5627.5% RepublicanGarret Ean Republican 1,4427.0% Elizabeth Hager(incumbent) Write-in 5912.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,373
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- Seats
- 4
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
New Hampshire House of Representatives, State House District Merrimack 12, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary Jane WallnerWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,91820.3% DemocraticDon BrueggemannWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,62518.3% DemocraticJessie L. OsborneWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,53417.6% RepublicanElizabeth HagerWon(incumbent) Republican 2,19415.3% DemocraticKaren Kelly Democratic 2,05914.3% RepublicanSam Cohen Republican 1,0987.6% RepublicanGregory Pederzani Republican 9456.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,313
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- Seats
- 4
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
New Hampshire House of Representatives, State House District Merrimack 12, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary Jane WallnerWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,66418.0% RepublicanElizabeth HagerWon(incumbent) Republican 3,31516.3% DemocraticJessie L. OsborneWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,09415.2% DemocraticDon BrueggemannWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,04415.0% DemocraticJoshua A. Harwood Democratic 2,22811.0% RepublicanSam Cohen Republican 1,8198.9% RepublicanRob Thompson Republican 1,7018.4% RepublicanGregory Pederzani Republican 1,4487.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,010
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- Seats
- 4
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New Hampshire House of Representatives, State House District Merrimack 12, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank DavisWon(incumbent) Republican 2,46717.6% DemocraticGabriel DaneaultWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,34316.7% DemocraticDeanna P. RushWon Democratic 2,14015.3% DemocraticVincent GrecoWon Democratic 1,96714.0% RepublicanBenjamin E. Fontaine Jr. Republican 1,84113.1% RepublicanWilliam Doty Field Republican 1,69312.1% DemocraticLarry Boucher Democratic 1,55911.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,547
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- Seats
- 4
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New Hampshire House of Representatives, State House District Merrimack 12, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGabriel DaneaultWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,55718.2% RepublicanFrancis W. DavisWon Republican 1,52017.8% RepublicanGerard H. LavoieWon(incumbent) Republican 1,39516.3% DemocraticJanet FortnamWon Democratic 1,21614.2% RepublicanThomas M. Colburn(incumbent) Republican 1,03812.1% DemocraticLarry Boucher Democratic 98011.5% DemocraticPaul Rogers Democratic 8419.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,647
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- Seats
- 4
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New Hampshire House of Representatives, State House District Merrimack 12, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGerard H. LavoieWon Republican 2,74020.1% DemocraticGabriel DaneaultWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,43417.8% RepublicanKathleen A. ColburnWon Republican 2,04315.0% RepublicanThomas M. ColburnWon Republican 1,77913.0% RepublicanEileen P. Smiglowski Republican 1,58611.6% DemocraticLarry J. Preston Democratic 1,53811.3% DemocraticPaul Rogers Democratic 1,52711.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,346
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- Seats
- 4
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New Hampshire House of Representatives, State House District Merrimack 12, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGabriel DaneaultWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,56815.2% RepublicanMary Ellen PitmanWon Republican 1,52514.7% RepublicanRobert VarsaloneWon Republican 1,50414.5% RepublicanRandall F. ShawWon(incumbent) Republican 1,33412.9% RepublicanMichael A. Snow Republican 1,20311.6% DemocraticMaurice Regan Democratic 1,0169.8% DemocraticJay Ward(incumbent) Democratic 9289.0% IndependentDaniel W. Murray Independent 6536.3% DemocraticJames P. Vannest Democratic 6155.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,984
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- Seats
- 4
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New Hampshire House of Representatives, State House District Merrimack 12, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJay WardWon Democratic 4,17224.6% DemocraticGabriel DaneaultWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,90423.0% RepublicanRandall F. ShawWon Republican 2,43614.3% DemocraticGeorge E. LetourneauWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,31213.6% DemocraticMaurice Regan Democratic 2,24713.2% RepublicanMonte D. Rehlander Republican 1,91311.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,405
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New Hampshire House of Representatives, State House District Merrimack 12, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert M. GilbrethWon(incumbent) Republican 2,405100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,677
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New Hampshire House of Representatives, State House District Merrimack 12, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert M. GilbrethWon(incumbent) Republican 3,677100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,291
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New Hampshire House of Representatives, State House District Merrimack 12, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert M. GilbrethWon(incumbent) Republican 2,291100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,571
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New Hampshire House of Representatives, State House District Merrimack 12, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEugene S. Daniell Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 3,571100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 1,637
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New Hampshire House of Representatives, State House District Merrimack 12, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEugene S. Daniell Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 1,637100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 1,002
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New Hampshire House of Representatives, State House District Merrimack 12, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames A. WhittemoreWon Republican 51451.3% DemocraticRudolph G. Labranche(incumbent) Democratic 48848.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 717
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New Hampshire House of Representatives, State House District Merrimack 12, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRudolph G. LabrancheWon Democratic 717100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 566
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New Hampshire House of Representatives, State House District Merrimack 12, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticArthur H. LabonteWon(incumbent) Democratic 566100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 609
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New Hampshire House of Representatives, State House District Merrimack 12, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticArthur H. LabonteWon Democratic 34256.2% RepublicanJoseph Burleigh(incumbent) Republican 26743.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 928
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New Hampshire House of Representatives, State House District Merrimack 12, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoseph BurleighWon(incumbent) Republican 54558.7% DemocraticRudolph G. Labranche Democratic 38341.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 649
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
New Hampshire House of Representatives, State House District Merrimack 12, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGeorge D. KopperlWon(incumbent) Republican 64899.8% OtherGeorge B. Brown Other 10.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 927
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
New Hampshire House of Representatives, State House District Merrimack 12, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGeorge D. KopperlWon(incumbent) Republican 60264.9% DemocraticGwyndolyn H. Bolden Democratic 32535.1%
- 2024: MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
- 1968 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns; not an official source
Last contest in this district on file: 2024.
2 seats.
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Sources: Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open Civic Data division identifiers (census_autogenerated us_sldl/us_sldu and openstates state files); also (sld-recent.json): Open Civic Data division identifiers (country-us) (CC0 (repository); also (sld-recent.json): CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open States people (current) CSVs (CC0-1.0 (Open States people data)), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Open States volunteers and staff (rosters from state legislature sites) from official returns, not an official source; MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips) (Not stated in the GitHub repository (an earlier label said "MIT (repo)", which the repository does not support). MEDSL's Harvard Dataverse records are CC0 1.0, but these GitHub files were not checksum-matched to the Dataverse files, so CC0 is not claimed for them.), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns, not an official source; State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse) (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns, not an official source.
District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:nh/sldl:merrimack_12
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026