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State Representative, Hillsborough 17

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2
Term
2 years
Candidates
3
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.

Rob Fox

Democratic

Manchester

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No documented position found.

Sean Parr

Democratic

Music professor · Manchester

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No documented position found.

Ben Prescott

Republican

Cybersecurity professional · Manchester

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  • Opposes banning abortion during the first trimester.
  • Opposes adding a state tax on capital gains.
  • Supports more state funding for child care providers.
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  1. Opposes banning abortion during the first trimester.

    Citizens Count: Ben Prescott profile

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “I support leaving the current 24 weeks law in place. Most people find it reasonable.”
  2. Opposes adding a state tax on capital gains.

    Citizens Count: Ben Prescott profile

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Many retired fixed income folks rely on lifelong investments that prove them income through interest and dividends.”
  3. Supports more state funding for child care providers.

    Citizens Count: Ben Prescott profile

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Increased funding accompanied by decreased regulatory burden.”

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State Representative, Hillsborough 17 · New Hampshire 2026 General Election · The Gist