Merrimack County Commissioner Tara Reardon has entered the race for State Senate District 15, becoming the third candidate to vie for the seat.

With a background in local governance as a former at-large city councilor and school board member in Concord, Reardon joins Angela Brennan of Bow and Rebecca McWilliams of Concord, both Democratic State Representatives, in the race to succeed Sen. Becky Whitley, who is aiming for Rep. Annie Kuster’s congressional seat.

“I look forward to engaging with residents, listening to their concerns, and working together to create solutions that reflect our shared values and aspirations,” Reardon said in a press release. “Together we can build a stronger, more vibrant community that works for everyone.”

If elected, she will represent Bow, Hopkinton and Concord.

Reardon, a lifelong resident of Concord and a veteran attorney, is married to former city mayor Jim Bouley. She has been active in the state legislature, serving in the House and contributing to the Commerce Committee where she sponsored numerous bills.

Reardon is also interested in affordable housing. At the New Hampshire Community Loan Fund, she played a role in transforming over 40 manufactured home communities. By helping them organize, purchase, and operate as resident-owned cooperatives, she ensured that nearly 3,000 households could maintain their affordable housing.