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State Representative, Hillsborough 12

Kevin Southwick

Candidate for State Representative, Hillsborough 12

Republican

Background

Lives in
Merrimack

A member of the Lower Merrimack River Local Advisory Committee.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income.

    Answered "Against" on Citizens Count's 2026 issue survey: "Should NH add an income tax on earned income?"

    Citizens Count: Kevin Southwick profile

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “No new taxes - Not Now, Not Ever!”
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Public safety

  • Opposes stricter gun control laws.

    Answered "Against" on Citizens Count's 2026 issue survey: "Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?"

    Citizens Count: Kevin Southwick profile

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “We need to enforce the laws that are in place and less lenient in releasing violent criminals.”
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Economy & jobs

  • Supports lowering New Hampshire business taxes.

    Answered "For" on Citizens Count's 2026 issue survey: "Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?"

    Citizens Count: Kevin Southwick profile

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Lower taxes for businesses means lower prices for consumers”
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Environment & parks

  • Supports encouraging nuclear power development in New Hampshire.

    Answered "For" on Citizens Count's 2026 issue survey: "Should New Hampshire do more to encourage the development of nuclear power, including small modular reactors (SMR), in the state?"

    Citizens Count: Kevin Southwick profile

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “The new technology available is making this option more attractive.”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Kevin Southwick on them.

  • EducationNo documented position found.
  • HousingNo documented position found.
  • Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
  • Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
  • Courts & justiceNo documented position found.

All sources (3)

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