County Commissioner District 1
Strafford County, New Hampshire
My vote power: Above average
This seat represents District 1, not the whole district above. We can’t match an address to an area this small, so this race may not be on your ballot.
What does this office do?
- Setting your property tax rate
- Funding county roads, parks, and public health services
- Setting land use and building rules outside city limits
Affects: Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency,
Candidates:
Democratic
John Frank Scruton serves on the Farmington Board of Selectmen. Scruton has over 30 years of New Hampshire local government management experience, including as Rochester city manager and Farmington town administrator, and holds a master's in public administration from UNH.
Republican
Susan J. Rice is a Rochester city councilor for Ward 5, elected in 2025. Rice is a former public employee who has served on several city boards and commissions.
Sources: mm.nh.gov · sos.nh.gov2