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Sheriff, Merrimack County

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Term
2 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The sheriff runs the county sheriff's office: court security, transporting prisoners and serving court papers.

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Peter Shephard

Democratic

Canterbury

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  • Pledges to enhance professionalism and training in the office.
  • Pledges fair, consistent service across all county communities.
  • Opposes signing a 287(g) immigration enforcement agreement.
More about Peter
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  1. Pledges to enhance professionalism and training in the office.

    About | Pete Shephard for Merrimack County Sheriff

    Campaign website · Pete Shephard for Merrimack County Sheriff · sheriffpeteshephard.com

    “Enhancing professionalism and training”

  2. Pledges fair, consistent service across all county communities.

    About | Pete Shephard for Merrimack County Sheriff

    Campaign website · Pete Shephard for Merrimack County Sheriff · sheriffpeteshephard.com

    “Ensure fair and consistent service across all communities”

  3. Opposes signing a 287(g) immigration enforcement agreement.

    Pete Shephard for Merrimack County Sheriff

    Campaign website · Pete Shephard for Merrimack County Sheriff · sheriffpeteshephard.com

    “Why I won't sign a 287g agreement”

Frank T. Cassidy

Republican

Epsom

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No documented position found.

More about Frank

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