New Hampshire’s Executive Council is likely to once again have only one Democrat, with Karen Liot Hill securing victory in District 2 on Wednesday morning.

Hill, from Lebanon, a long-time city councilor, received 57% of the vote, beating Republican Kim Strathdee, who received 42%.

Looking ahead to her role when she assumes office in January, Hill said she is committed to working hard for her constituents and communities and ensuring a smooth transition. She is also ready to seek common ground with her future colleagues.

“It does look like I’ll be the only Democrat but I think that the majority of the issues before the Executive Council are non-partisan,” said Hill. “I’m sure there will be times that we will disagree, but I believe that we all share a common goal of wanting to improve lives for Granite Staters.”

The five-member council that oversees state contracts, manages spending and balances the governor’s power at present also has only one Democratic voice – Cinde Warmington, who lost in the Democratic gubernatorial primary against Joyce Craig.

In other council races, Republican John Stephen was elected in District 4, securing 54% of the vote against Democrat Jim O’Connell, who received 45%.

“I feel really good,” said Stephen. “I’m just so excited that we can really continue to grow our New Hampshire advantage.”

Stephen has an extensive background in public service, having served as commissioner of the state Department of Health and Human Services, deputy commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Safety, assistant attorney general, and assistant Hillsborough County attorney.

In his new role, he is committed to enhancing government efficiency.

“There are a number of touch points where the state government connects and I want to make sure it’s efficient, seamless, and working on behalf of the constituents in my district and I will also be looking in a very detailed manner to make sure that taxpayers receive value,” said Stephen.

In District 3, incumbent Republican Janet Stevens held her seat with 55% of the vote over Democrat Jon Morgan, who received 45%. District 5 also stayed Republican, with incumbent David Wheeler defeating Melanie Levesque and leading with 53% of the vote.

Only one Executive Council race remains uncalled, though incumbent Republican Joseph Kenney is ahead in District 1 with 54.7% of the vote.