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New Hampshire · New Hampshire Senate District 16 · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Dian McCarthy

Democratic

Small business owner and former member of the Goffstown, New Hampshire school board

2026 race · New Hampshire Senate District 16

21% chance of winning · race rated Lean R

21%79%

30% chance of winning · race rated Lean R

30%70%
● Dian McCarthy● Keith MurphyINC
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Background

Experience
Local office
Past races on file
2 (1 won)

Links: Candidate list (source)

Electoral history

Earlier races in New Hampshire, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.

  1. 2022

    House of Representatives · HD-529 Nov 8, 2022

    D · 12.4% · 3,358 votes

    Lost
  2. 2014

    House of Representatives · HD-529 Nov 4, 2014

    R · 18.6% · 1,493 votes

    Won

Opponents in 2026

  • David DePuyDemocratic
  • Keith MurphyRepublicanIncumbent
  • Anthony ClementsRepublican