Lorrie Carey

Lorrie Carey is the Democratic candidate for the New Hampshire House of Representatives, Merrimack 1, in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1][2] A small business owner and former state representative, she served in the House in 2013-2014 and 2023-2024.[1]

Lorrie Carey was born in Concord, New Hampshire, and earned a bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 1985 and a master's degree in 1987.[1] Ballotpedia lists her professional experience as owning a small business and working in nonprofit management, and notes her involvement with organizations including the Greater Capital Area Chamber of Commerce, the Penacook Historical Society and the Town of Boscawen's planning, agriculture and selectboard bodies.[1]

Carey first served in the New Hampshire House representing Merrimack 26, from 2012 to 2014, where she was assigned to the State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Committee.[1] She later served on the Merrimack Valley School District board as Boscawen's representative.[1] She won Merrimack 1 on November 8, 2022, defeating Ricky Devoid, and served as clerk of the State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Committee in 2023-2024.[1] Devoid defeated her in the November 5, 2024 general election, and she left office on December 4, 2024.[1]

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