Judy Thackaberry

Judy Thackaberry is a physical therapist and longtime Sunapee resident running to flip a seat in the New Hampshire House in November. Judy holds a doctorate from the University of Montana and works locally with Granite VNA & Hospice. She’s lived in Sunapee for over 35 years and is driven by her deep experience in community health. If she is elected, Judy will focus her attention on expanding health care access, lowering the cost of living, and improving local childcare and housing options.

In 2024, a Republican flipped this seat by just 16 votes. This year could be just as competitive, and Judy, with the DLCC’s support, is ready to retake this seat for the Democrats and help form a blue majority in the New Hampshire House.

2026 is a historic opportunity to flip both chambers of the New Hampshire legislature.

Current GOP House and Senate majorities in New Hampshire have used their power to green-light Trump’s disastrous agenda at the state level, pushing attacks on civil liberties and voting rights, gutting public school funding, and turning a blind eye to the affordability crisis squeezing working families from all sides.

Over the last several cycles, the DLCC has helped New Hampshire Democrats win key races and keep majorities within striking distance in 2026. As we approach Election Day, Democrats need a 5-seat gain to win the majority in the state Senate, and a roughly 23-seat gain to win a majority in the 400-seat state House. 

Flipping both chambers would create a powerful firewall protecting Granite Staters from the most harmful aspects of MAGA extremism. With every seat in both legislative chambers on the ballot this year, now is the time to rally behind the most competitive Democratic candidates and send a blue wave across New Hampshire.