Concord Board of Education Election Set for November 2026
Candidates have filed for three school board seats as the city prepares for upcoming November elections.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Administration
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Three Concord Board of Education seats will be contested in the November 2026 election following the close of the candidate filing period. Current board member Jess Campbell has officially declined to seek a second term.
Why it matters
The upcoming school board election is driven by shifting community concerns, including debates over school bus routes and the management of future school construction projects. These races determine the governance of the district as it faces new policy challenges.
The school board election involves three positions serving 3-year terms. Candidates have filed for all three available seats across the city's three board zones.
The players
Don Brueggemann
He is a former state representative who is seeking a seat on the board due to concerns regarding school bus routes.
Brenda Hastings
She is a retired teacher who is running to contribute her experience to school construction and policy challenges.
Liz Boucher
She is the current incumbent for the Zone B school board seat.
Aaron Thompson
He is a professor at Keene State College and New England College who is campaigning for the Zone C seat.
Jaclyn Figueira
She is an engineer and the sole candidate for the Zone A school board seat.
The details
The Zone B seat features a contest between incumbent Liz Boucher and former state representative Don Brueggemann, while the Zone C race includes retired teacher Brenda Hastings and professor Aaron Thompson. Engineer Jaclyn Figueira is the sole candidate running for the seat in Zone A.
Timeline
The Concord school board elections will take place in November 2026.
Culture Shift
This election follows the standard three-year term cycle established by New Hampshire school district governance statutes. The process reflects a broader trend of increased community engagement in local school board administration.
Residents will vote for their preferred school board representatives in November 2026 to help determine district policy. The results will directly impact future school construction projects and the management of local bus routes.
The takeaway
Voters should review the platforms of the candidates in their respective zones to understand how each individual plans to address upcoming construction and policy issues. Understanding the board's role is essential for residents looking to influence the direction of local school administration.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Concord Monitor.
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