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.James Gruber · Ballotpedia Reference
- 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.