Biography
David Erikson is a Democratic candidate for the New Hampshire House of Representatives, Hillsborough 28, in the November 3, 2026 general election, and a carpenter and former teacher who has run for the seat before.[1][2]
David Erikson was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and earned a bachelor's degree from Brown University in 1976.[1] Erikson's career experience includes working as a carpenter and a teacher.[1]
Erikson ran for Hillsborough 28 in 2022, when Erikson and William Politt advanced from the Democratic primary but lost the general election to incumbents Keith Erf and Leah Cushman, and again in 2024, when Erikson lost to incumbents Erf and Travis Corcoran.[1] Erikson advanced from the Democratic primary on September 8, 2026.[1]
In a 2024 Ballotpedia survey, Erikson said he has lived in Weare since 1980, has worked as a carpenter and public school teacher, and has volunteered on the Weare Planning Board.[3] Erikson listed education, the environment, housing and health care as areas of policy he is passionate about.[3]
- 1.David Erikson · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.David Erikson, 2024 Candidate Connection survey · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
New Hampshire House Hillsborough 28
David Erikson is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for New Hampshire House Hillsborough 28 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
Other candidates for this seat
Keith ErfState Representative · District Hillsborough 28RAlso on the 2026 ballot: New Hampshire House Hillsborough 28New Hampshire
Travis CorcoranState Representative · District Hillsborough 28RAlso on the 2026 ballot: New Hampshire House Hillsborough 28New Hampshire