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State Representative, Hillsborough 38

Mahendra Bakshi

Candidate for State Representative, Hillsborough 38

Democratic

Background

Lives in
Litchfield

Has worked in design and development of management information systems and database administration.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Supports adding a state income tax on earned income.

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

    Citizens Count: Mahendra Bakshi profile

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “I support Andru Volinsky's '3-3 Tax Savings Plan'.”
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Education

  • Opposes the state ban on teaching certain race concepts.

    Answered "Against" on Citizens Count's 2022 issue survey: "Do you support the state law that bans teaching certain concepts, such as the idea that people may be "inherently racist, sexist, or oppressive, whether consciously or unconsciously"?"

    Citizens Count: Mahendra Bakshi profile

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Ignorance is not bliss. Do not ban teaching of controversial issues.”
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