2026 Ward 5 Election Voter Guide
Executive Councilor
Melanie Levesque
Melanie Levesque will bring an insightful blend of executive experience and local perspective to the Executive Council. She has over 20 years of town and city civic engagement, over 12 years in the state legislature (representative and senator), and years of corporate and nonprofit leadership. She is the Founder/CEO of a telecommunications business.
Melanie will always SHOW UP, FOLLOW UP, and STAND UP for the needs of Granite Staters!
State Senator
Carryl L. Roy
I am running for State Senate to lower costs, protect public education, and deliver steady, common-sense leadership focused on families and the future.
As Hollis school board chair, I've balanced budgets without cutting what kids need. I'll bring that discipline to Concord to lower costs for working families.
State Representatives
Vote For All 3
Rich Green
Endorsements: Former Ward 5 Alderman Ernie Jette, former Ward 5 State Representative Michael Pedersen, American Federation of Teachers (AFT), Next Generation Leaders NH & NH Sierra Club.
Qualifications: multiple terms as Ward 5 Selectman + ballot clerk, member of the Westgate Village Board of Directors, President of local Business Networking International (BNI) chapter.
Concord needs reasonable people who will reach across the aisle for the best possible outcome. As a project manager, collaboration + communication skills were keys to my success.
Sanjeev Manohar
I’m running to continue serving Nashua with integrity, hard work, and practical leadership. I’ll fight to lower costs for families, provide responsible property tax relief, strengthen public education, and always be accessible and responsive to the people I represent.
Santosh Salvi
Advocating for affordability, educational excellence, and workforce-ready vocational programs for our students.
• Incumbent NH State Representative
• Nashua Board of Education Member
• 25+ years in Nashua
Hillsborough County
County Attorney
Travis Bennett
Travis is currently working as a public defender and is concerned about the lack of mental health resources in New Hampshire, shifting the perception of drug use to one that is best addressed through medical intervention, and homelessness -- all issues that lead to increased crime and divert State resources away from focusing on more dangerous cases.
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County Commissioner
Sherry Dutzy
Commissioners and state representatives work together to provide important services to county residents. As a former State Rep and County Executive Committee chair, I understand the needs of the county and the process to keep providing and improving these services.
Register of Deeds
Mary Ann Crowell
A dedicated public servant with the registry of deeds for over 25 years, I care about this accurate recording of Hillsborough county properties, and protecting property owners against fraud. During my first term, I permanently preserved books of deeds going back to the 1700s, and will continue to show up every day to serve the public.
County Treasurer
Beverly Cotton
I am dedicated to upholding the values of discipline, diligence, and honesty in serving the community. I have had decades of increasing financial responsibility in my career and now have a desire to serve my State.
Ballot Questions
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 6am-8pm
Nashua High School South, 36 Riverside Street
