State
State Representative, Cheshire 18
- Vote for
- 2
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 4
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A state representative votes on New Hampshire laws and the state budget in the 400-member House of Representatives.
Taxes & budget
Allen DavisDemocratic
- Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income.
- Opposes a state cap on school district budget increases.
Rory Lovett ShermanDemocratic
No documented position found.
Rita MattsonRepublican
No documented position found.
Jim QualeyRepublican
- Voted to cap school district budget increases.
Public safety
Allen DavisDemocratic
No documented position found.
Rory Lovett ShermanDemocratic
No documented position found.
Rita MattsonRepublican
No documented position found.
Jim QualeyRepublican
- Opposes stricter gun control laws.
Education
Allen DavisDemocratic
- Opposes the Education Freedom Account school choice program.
Rory Lovett ShermanDemocratic
No documented position found.
Rita MattsonRepublican
No documented position found.
Jim QualeyRepublican
- Supports the Education Freedom Account school choice program.
- Supports current school funding relying mostly on property taxes.
Housing
Allen DavisDemocratic
- Supports state push for local zoning changes for housing.
Rory Lovett ShermanDemocratic
No documented position found.
Rita MattsonRepublican
No documented position found.
Jim QualeyRepublican
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Allen DavisDemocratic
- Supports raising the net metering cap to 5 megawatts.
Rory Lovett ShermanDemocratic
No documented position found.
Rita MattsonRepublican
No documented position found.
Jim QualeyRepublican
- Opposes raising the net metering cap to 5 megawatts.
Health & human services
Allen DavisDemocratic
- Opposes banning abortion during the first trimester.
Rory Lovett ShermanDemocratic
No documented position found.
Rita MattsonRepublican
No documented position found.
Jim QualeyRepublican
- Opposes guaranteeing a right to abortion before 24 weeks.
Government & transparency
Allen DavisDemocratic
- Opposes requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote.
Rory Lovett ShermanDemocratic
No documented position found.
Rita MattsonRepublican
No documented position found.
Jim QualeyRepublican
No documented position found.
Courts & justice
Allen DavisDemocratic
No documented position found.
Rory Lovett ShermanDemocratic
No documented position found.
Rita MattsonRepublican
No documented position found.
Jim QualeyRepublican
- Opposes legalizing marijuana home-growing and private use.
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 8 issues covered in this race.