Biography
Bonnie Ham is the Republican candidate for the New Hampshire House of Representatives, Grafton 3, in the November 3, 2026 general election, facing Democratic incumbent Jerry Stringham.[1][2] A former state representative, she has worked as an auctioneer and antique dealer and has owned a diner.[2]
Bonnie Ham earned an M.B.A. from Plymouth State University.[2] Her career experience includes working as an auctioneer, as an antique dealer, and owning a diner.[2]
Ham won the general election for Grafton 5 in the New Hampshire House in 2016, defeating A.J. Barry, and in the 2017 legislative session she served on the Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee.[2] Democrat Jerry Stringham defeated her in the 2018 general election, and she won the seat back from him in November 2020.[2] In 2021-2022 she was assigned to the Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee.[2] In November 2022 Stringham defeated her in Grafton 3, and he defeated Republican Paul Schirduan there in 2024, a year in which Schirduan had beaten Ham in the Republican primary.[2] Ham defeated Schirduan in the Republican primary for Grafton 3 on September 8, 2026.[2]
- 1.New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Bonnie Ham - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
New Hampshire House Grafton 3
Bonnie Ham is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for New Hampshire House Grafton 3 as R. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
