Fran Nutter-Upham

Fran Nutter-Upham is the Democratic candidate for the New Hampshire House of Representatives, Hillsborough 8, in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1][2] A psychotherapist and art therapist from Nashua, she served in the state House from 2018 until losing re-election in 2024.[1]

Fran Nutter-Upham lives in Nashua and graduated from Merrimack High School.[1] She earned a bachelor's degree in art history from the University of New Hampshire and a master's in expressive therapies and art history from Lesley University, and her career experience includes working as a psychotherapist and art therapist.[1]

Nutter-Upham was first elected to the New Hampshire House of Representatives in 2018, winning a seat in Hillsborough 33.[1] She was assigned to the Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Committee in the 2019-2020, 2021-2022 and 2023-2024 sessions.[1] She represented Hillsborough 8 after redistricting and left office on December 4, 2024, after losing the November 2024 general election to two incumbent Democrats and Republican Kevin Scully.[1]

Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.