Nashua Democrats

City Officials

Mayor

“City government matters. We need every voice in our upcoming elections. The Preliminary Election is September 12th and the General Election November 7th. I will be honored to earn your vote for re-election as Nashua’s Mayor. Let’s continue our work together for Nashua’s brightest future.”

Alderman At-Large

Ben Clemons

Nashua cannot afford to go backwards - we have to keep investing in our community, encourage growth, and foster economic development. Let's keep Nashua moving forward in a positive direction!

Alicia Gregg

Create a transparent, responsive city government that listens, acts, and plans for Nashua’s future while honoring our community’s values.

Shoshanna Kelly

As an Alderwoman, Shoshanna Kelly has proudly supported public education, started Nashua’s Pride Festival, assisted small businesses, and fought the climate crisis at the local level.

Amber Morgan

Bringing hands-on leadership, deep community roots, and a results-driven approach to City Hall—focused on housing for all, public safety, and making city hall work better for us.

Michael O'Brien

Lack of housing is a major concern for our city. Businesses are struggling to hire enough people to fill jobs due to a lack of housing.

Lori Wilshire

Serving on the Housing Trust Fund committee will continue to be my focus if re-elected. Lack of housing is one of the major concerns for our city. Businesses are struggling to hire enough people to fill their jobs due to a lack of housing.

Ward Alderman

Ward 1

Stephen Chess

Promote safety, inclusion, affordability, and civility.

Ward 2

Rick Dowd

As chair of the Budget Committee, I have worked to ensure your tax dollars are spent wisely. I’ve dedicated my life to serving Nashua and I will not approve wasteful spending.

Ward 3

Patricia Klee

Patricia Klee

I'm running to make a difference and to give a voice to my ward. Nashua continues to be voted in the top safest and best cities to live in and I want to continue that work.

Ward 4

Tom Lopez

Ward 4 is the heart of Nashua. I am dedicated to serving our community.

Ward 6

Vengerflutta Smith

I want to work for Ward 6 and represent our many opinions as we hold our city leaders accountable.

Ward 7

Tim Sennott

I am proud of the work that has been accomplished in Ward 7 over the last two years, but there's still work left to be done. I want to build upon the progress we've made over the last two years so that we can continue to deliver solutions for the residents of Ward 7. ​

Ward 8

Derek Thibeault

I am running for office to continue to help the people of Ward 8 and make sure the city I love continues to be one of the best cities in America.

Board of Education

Jen Bishop

Experienced Leadership Dedicated to Student Success

Shewanda Daniels-Williams

I support public education that transforms communities.

Sharon Giglio

My 20 years in public schools serves as the foundation as I work to advocate for all students and staff.

Rob Johnson

Listen and respect others to work together improving our schools.

Regan Lamphier

For me, the kids always come first. I want every child to have an opportunity to be successful in the Nashua school system.

Jaimeika Lewis

Every Nashuan deserves a strong foundation for health, safety, and opportunity—safe streets, thriving schools, and engaged neighborhoods that make our community stronger.

Kirsten Prinn

I bring a unique set of experiences as both a parent and a teacher. I want to support teachers, students, and parents in order to make Nashua Schools the best in the state.

Santosh Salvi

Education gave me everything. As a father, small business owner, and long-time community volunteer, I’ve seen what great public schools can do. That’s why I’m stepping up! Let’s protect what makes our public schools great—while making them even better.

Board of Public Works

Manny Espitia

I want everyone to have access to clean parks, pedestrian-friendly roads, clean water, and timely trash pickup.

Matt Gregg

I visited over one thousand cities when I ran across America in 2018. I can tell you with confidence that there is no city as special as my hometown of Nashua and the people who live here.

June Lemen

Infrastructure is important to everyone in a city. We share our roads, our parks, our water and all the services that keep the city functioning. I love helping the City run.

Election Officials

Ward 7 Moderator

Judy Blachek

I have lived in ward 7 on South Main Street for 41 years. Some of you may know me from Sunset Heights where I was an active member of the PTO as the president, yearbook editor, and newsletter writer. For the last 20 years, I have served as president of the Friends of the Nashua Public library and helped raise $600K for programs that taxpayers did not have to fund.