Phillip James Walker
Candidate for State Representative, Merrimack 27
Background
- Lives in
- Dunbarton
- Campaign website
- phil4nh.us
Phillip James Walker is a Democratic candidate from Dunbarton. On a Citizens Count profile, the candidate lists this experience: NH Lawyer and Real Estate professional; Former U.S. Foreign Service Officer serving in the Middle East; education: BA, Georgetown University; M.Phil., Oxford University; JD, Cornell Law School.
Photo: Citizens Count
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports reinstating the interest and dividends tax
Answered "For" on the Citizens Count 2026 issue survey question: "Should New Hampshire reinstate the interest and dividends tax?" Written answer: “It makes good sense to bring back the Interest & Dividend tax because it taxes unearned wealth from affluent residents who are getting a largely free ride.”
ReportCitizens Count: Phillip James WalkerCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Interest and Dividends tax For”
Public safety
Opposes stricter gun control laws
Answered "Against" on the Citizens Count 2026 issue survey question: "Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?" Written answer: “We have a very low crime rate, few gun-related problems, and a large hunting population. I don't think we need more regulation.”
ReportCitizens Count: Phillip James WalkerCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Stricter gun laws Against”
Housing
Supports state efforts to ease local zoning for housing
Answered "For" on the Citizens Count 2026 issue survey question: "Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?" Written answer: “We need higher density housing in NH. This should be tied to reforms in school funding to avoid placing undue burdens on towns that expand higher density housing.”
ReportCitizens Count: Phillip James WalkerCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Encourage local zoning changes for housing development For”
Economy & jobs
Supports raising New Hampshire's minimum wage
Answered "For" on the Citizens Count 2024 issue survey question: "Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?" Written answer: “This is a simple and effective way to alleviate poverty in NH. As it is, it is extremely hard to find labor in the state.”
ReportCitizens Count: Phillip James WalkerCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Minimum wage increase For”
Environment & parks
Supports encouraging nuclear power development in New Hampshire
Answered "For" on the Citizens Count 2026 issue survey question: "Should New Hampshire do more to encourage the development of nuclear power, including small modular reactors (SMR), in the state?" Written answer: “Green energy (and nuclear energy IS green) is a big win for NH.”
ReportCitizens Count: Phillip James WalkerCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Encourage nuclear development For”
Health & human services
Supports guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks
Answered "For" on the Citizens Count 2026 issue survey question: "Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?" Written answer: “Women need control over their own bodies.”
ReportCitizens Count: Phillip James WalkerCandidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Guarantee right to abortion before 24 weeks For”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Phillip James Walker on them.
- EducationNo documented position found.
All sources (2)
- 2026 State General Election Candidate List
Election filing · New Hampshire Secretary of State · mm.nh.gov
- Citizens Count: Phillip James Walker
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
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