Peter Shephard
Candidate for Sheriff, Merrimack County
Background
- Lives in
- Canterbury
- Campaign website
- sheriffpeteshephard.com
A former Boscawen police officer and former U.S. Army military police member; running for office for the first time.
Documented positions
Public safety
Pledges to enhance professionalism and training in the office.
ReportAbout | Pete Shephard for Merrimack County SheriffCampaign website · Pete Shephard for Merrimack County Sheriff · sheriffpeteshephard.com
“Enhancing professionalism and training”
Opposes signing a 287(g) immigration enforcement agreement.
From the title of his letter to the Concord Monitor, linked on his campaign site.
ReportPete Shephard for Merrimack County SheriffCampaign website · Pete Shephard for Merrimack County Sheriff · sheriffpeteshephard.com
“Why I won't sign a 287g agreement”
Government & transparency
Pledges fair, consistent service across all county communities.
ReportAbout | Pete Shephard for Merrimack County SheriffCampaign website · Pete Shephard for Merrimack County Sheriff · sheriffpeteshephard.com
“Ensure fair and consistent service across all communities”
All sources (5)
- 2026 State General Election Candidate List
Election filing · New Hampshire Secretary of State · mm.nh.gov
- 2026 State General Election Candidate List (Merrimack County offices and districts)
Election filing · New Hampshire Secretary of State · mm.nh.gov
- Three candidates face off in Republican sheriff primary for Merrimack County
News coverage · Concord Monitor · concordmonitor.com
- About | Pete Shephard for Merrimack County Sheriff
Campaign website · Pete Shephard for Merrimack County Sheriff · sheriffpeteshephard.com
- Pete Shephard for Merrimack County Sheriff
Campaign website · Pete Shephard for Merrimack County Sheriff · sheriffpeteshephard.com
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