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Sheriff, Merrimack County

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1
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.

Public safety

  • Peter ShephardDemocratic

    • Pledges to enhance professionalism and training in the office.
    • Opposes signing a 287(g) immigration enforcement agreement.
  • Frank T. CassidyRepublican

    No documented position found.

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