Biography
Mary Freitas is a Democratic former state representative seeking to return to the New Hampshire House of Representatives, Hillsborough 26, in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1][2] A former reading specialist and Title I coordinator, Freitas served in the House from 2014 to 2024, according to Ballotpedia.[1]
Mary Freitas was born in Manchester, New Hampshire, and graduated from Central High School in 1956.[1] Freitas earned a degree from Plymouth Teachers College in 1960 and from the University of New Hampshire in 1968, and her career experience includes working as a reading specialist and Title I coordinator.[1] Freitas has volunteered with the Manchester Historic Association and the New Hampshire Retired Educators Association.[1]
Freitas served in the New Hampshire House of Representatives from 2014 to 2024, first from Hillsborough 14 and, after winning in 2022, from Hillsborough 26.[1] Freitas served on the Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Committee in several sessions, including 2023-2024, and on the Election Law Committee in 2021-2022.[1]
- 1.Mary Freitas · 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 Hillsborough 26
Mary Freitas is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for New Hampshire House Hillsborough 26 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
Other candidates for this seat
Brian ColeState Representative · District Hillsborough 26RAlso on the 2026 ballot: New Hampshire House Hillsborough 26New HampshireHenry EmeleCandidateRNew Hampshire House Hillsborough 26New Hampshire
Patrick LongState Representative · District Hillsborough 26DAlso on the 2026 ballot: New Hampshire House Hillsborough 26New Hampshire