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State Representative, Grafton 7

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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.

Jon A. Gablinske

Republican

Builder; farmer · Campton

The gist

  • Opposes state push for local zoning changes for housing.
  • Opposes stricter gun control laws.
  • Supports more state encouragement of nuclear power.
  • Supports legalizing marijuana home-growing and private use.
  • Supports lowering New Hampshire business taxes.
  • Opposes reinstating the interest and dividends tax.
  • Opposes school funding relying mostly on local property taxes.
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  1. Opposes state push for local zoning changes for housing.

    Citizens Count: Jon A. Gablinske profile

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “This is something that should be decided by the residents of the local communities.”
  2. Opposes stricter gun control laws.

    Citizens Count: Jon A. Gablinske profile

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Absolutely not however people need to be accountable for their actions whether they are in possession of a firearm or an automobile one can be”
  3. Supports more state encouragement of nuclear power.

    Citizens Count: Jon A. Gablinske profile

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “As long as safety and disposal of waste are major considerations.”
  4. Supports legalizing marijuana home-growing and private use.

    Citizens Count: Jon A. Gablinske profile

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “It is my observation that it is far less dangerous than alcohol.”
  5. Supports lowering New Hampshire business taxes.

    Citizens Count: Jon A. Gablinske profile

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Compared to 40 years ago we have no business in this state.”
  6. Opposes reinstating the interest and dividends tax.

    Citizens Count: Jon A. Gablinske profile

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “It is my observation that it is far less dangerous than alcohol.”
  7. Opposes school funding relying mostly on local property taxes.

    Citizens Count: Jon A. Gablinske profile

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “It is my observation that it is far less dangerous than alcohol.”
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Janet Marie LucasNew Hampshire House of Representatives

Janet Marie Lucas

DemocraticIncumbent

Retired physician · Campton

The gist

  • Opposes a state cap on school district budget increases.
  • Supports stricter gun control laws.
  • Opposes banning abortion during the first trimester.
  • Opposes more state encouragement of nuclear power.
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  1. Opposes a state cap on school district budget increases.

    Citizens Count: Janet Marie Lucas profile

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “This idea is an over-reach by state government, directly impeding local control.”
  2. Supports stricter gun control laws.

    Citizens Count: Janet Marie Lucas profile

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “I support red flag laws, elimination of 'ghost guns', and prohibition of guns in schools, hospitals, government buildings, and houses of worship other than those”
  3. Opposes banning abortion during the first trimester.

    Citizens Count: Janet Marie Lucas profile

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Neonatal care has improved viability for fetuses delivered as early as 24 weeks because of life threatening complications of pregnancy.”
  4. Opposes more state encouragement of nuclear power.

    Citizens Count: Janet Marie Lucas profile

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Until there is proof positive that utility customers will not be forced to pay for SMRs, I will remain opposed.”

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