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State Representative, Cheshire 15

Samantha Jacobs

Candidate for State Representative, Cheshire 15

DemocraticIncumbent

Background

Occupation
Grocery wholesale buyer
Lives in
Keene

A House member since 2024 and a buyer for a grocery wholesaler. Serves on the House Fish and Game and Marine Resources Committee.

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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: Samantha Jacobs profile

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “I think an income tax could lower property taxes for all, especially folks with limited incomes due to being retired or unemployed.”
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  • Supports reinstating the interest and dividends tax.

    Answered "For" on Citizens Count's 2026 issue survey: "Should New Hampshire reinstate the interest and dividends tax?"

    Citizens Count: Samantha Jacobs profile

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “It is a small percentage of NHs highest earners that were paying this, and they ought to be paying their fair share.”
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Other issues in this race

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

  • Public safetyNo documented position found.
  • EducationNo documented position found.
  • Environment & parksNo documented position found.
  • Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
  • Courts & justiceNo documented position found.

All sources (3)

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