State
State Representative, Hillsborough 35
- 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
Ben MingDemocratic
No documented position found.
Jim KellyRepublican
- Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income.
Kat McGheeDemocratic
- Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income.
- Voted against capping school district budget increases.In office
Liz BarbourRepublican
- Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income.
- Opposes reinstating the interest and dividends tax.
Public safety
Ben MingDemocratic
No documented position found.
Jim KellyRepublican
- Opposes stricter gun control laws.
Kat McGheeDemocratic
No documented position found.
Liz BarbourRepublican
No documented position found.
Education
Ben MingDemocratic
No documented position found.
Jim KellyRepublican
- Supports the current property-tax-based school funding system.
Kat McGheeDemocratic
- Opposes the Education Freedom Account school choice program.
- Opposes the state ban on teaching certain race concepts.
Liz BarbourRepublican
- Supports the Education Freedom Account school choice program.
Economy & jobs
Ben MingDemocratic
No documented position found.
Jim KellyRepublican
No documented position found.
Kat McGheeDemocratic
No documented position found.
Liz BarbourRepublican
- Supports lowering New Hampshire business taxes.
Environment & parks
Ben MingDemocratic
No documented position found.
Jim KellyRepublican
No documented position found.
Kat McGheeDemocratic
- Voted to expand net energy metering eligibility.In office
Liz BarbourRepublican
- Supports encouraging nuclear power development in New Hampshire.
Health & human services
Ben MingDemocratic
No documented position found.
Jim KellyRepublican
No documented position found.
Kat McGheeDemocratic
- Opposes banning abortion during the first trimester.
Liz BarbourRepublican
- Opposes banning abortion during the first trimester.
Government & transparency
Ben MingDemocratic
No documented position found.
Jim KellyRepublican
No documented position found.
Kat McGheeDemocratic
- Voted against bills allowing sex-based separation in some settings.In office
Liz BarbourRepublican
- Supports allowing sex-based separation in some facilities.
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; 7 issues covered in this race.