State
State Representative, Hillsborough 26
- 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
Mary FreitasDemocratic
No documented position found.
Henry EmeleRepublican
No documented position found.
Patrick N. LongDemocratic
- Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income.
- Opposes a state cap on school district budget increases.
Brian ColeRepublican
- Voted to cap annual school district budget increases.In office
Education
Mary FreitasDemocratic
No documented position found.
Henry EmeleRepublican
No documented position found.
Patrick N. LongDemocratic
- Opposes school funding relying mostly on local property taxes.
Brian ColeRepublican
- Supports the Education Freedom Account school choice program.
- Voted for statewide public school open enrollment.In office
Housing
Mary FreitasDemocratic
No documented position found.
Henry EmeleRepublican
No documented position found.
Patrick N. LongDemocratic
- Supports state push for local zoning changes for housing.
Brian ColeRepublican
- Opposes state push for local zoning changes for housing.
Environment & parks
Mary FreitasDemocratic
No documented position found.
Henry EmeleRepublican
No documented position found.
Patrick N. LongDemocratic
- Supports encouraging nuclear power development in New Hampshire.
Brian ColeRepublican
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Mary FreitasDemocratic
No documented position found.
Henry EmeleRepublican
No documented position found.
Patrick N. LongDemocratic
No documented position found.
Brian ColeRepublican
- Opposes banning abortion during the first trimester.
Government & transparency
Mary FreitasDemocratic
No documented position found.
Henry EmeleRepublican
No documented position found.
Patrick N. LongDemocratic
- Opposes requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote.
Brian ColeRepublican
- Voted for bills allowing sex-based separation in some settings.In office
Courts & justice
Mary FreitasDemocratic
No documented position found.
Henry EmeleRepublican
No documented position found.
Patrick N. LongDemocratic
- Supports legalizing marijuana with licensed private retailers.
Brian ColeRepublican
No documented position found.
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