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James Gruber

DCandidate

On the ballot Nov 3, 2026: New Hampshire House Cheshire 9

Biography

James Gruber is the Democratic state representative for Cheshire 16, in office since December 4, 2024, and is seeking re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election in Cheshire 9, where he faces incumbent Republican Richard Nalevanko. He is a professor by career.[1][2]

James Gruber lives in Alstead, New Hampshire, and earned graduate degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University and a doctoral degree from the University of Zagreb, according to Ballotpedia.[1] His career experience includes working as a professor.[1]

Gruber won the 2024 general election in Cheshire 16, defeating Bob Willis, and succeeded Joe Schapiro.[1] He advanced from the Democratic primary for Cheshire 9 on September 8, 2026.[1]

  1. 1.James Gruber · Ballotpedia Reference
  2. 2.New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference

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

New Hampshire House Cheshire 9

James Gruber is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for New Hampshire House Cheshire 9 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.

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