State
State Representative, Hillsborough 36
- 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
Michael PelleritoDemocratic
No documented position found.
Stephen SprattDemocratic
No documented position found.
Diane PauerRepublican
- Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income.
John W. SuiterRepublican
No documented position found.
Public safety
Michael PelleritoDemocratic
No documented position found.
Stephen SprattDemocratic
No documented position found.
Diane PauerRepublican
No documented position found.
John W. SuiterRepublican
- Voted to ban sanctuary policies and require immigration cooperation.In office
Education
Michael PelleritoDemocratic
- Opposes the Education Freedom Account school choice program.
- Opposes school funding relying mostly on local property taxes.
Stephen SprattDemocratic
No documented position found.
Diane PauerRepublican
- Supports the Education Freedom Account school choice program.
John W. SuiterRepublican
- Voted for statewide public school open enrollment.In office
- Voted to remove the EFA program's household income limit.In office
Housing
Michael PelleritoDemocratic
No documented position found.
Stephen SprattDemocratic
No documented position found.
Diane PauerRepublican
- Supports state push for local zoning changes for housing.
John W. SuiterRepublican
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Michael PelleritoDemocratic
No documented position found.
Stephen SprattDemocratic
No documented position found.
Diane PauerRepublican
- Supports lowering New Hampshire business taxes.
John W. SuiterRepublican
- Voted to cut the Business Enterprise Tax rate.In office
Environment & parks
Michael PelleritoDemocratic
- Supports more state action on climate change.
Stephen SprattDemocratic
No documented position found.
Diane PauerRepublican
- Supports encouraging nuclear power development in New Hampshire.
- Opposes raising the net metering cap to 5 megawatts.
John W. SuiterRepublican
- Voted against expanding net energy metering eligibility.In office
Health & human services
Michael PelleritoDemocratic
- Opposes banning abortion during the first trimester.
Stephen SprattDemocratic
No documented position found.
Diane PauerRepublican
No documented position found.
John W. SuiterRepublican
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Michael PelleritoDemocratic
No documented position found.
Stephen SprattDemocratic
No documented position found.
Diane PauerRepublican
- Supports allowing sex-based separation in some facilities.
John W. SuiterRepublican
- Voted for bills allowing sex-based separation in some settings.In office
Courts & justice
Michael PelleritoDemocratic
- Supports legalizing marijuana with licensed private retailers.
Stephen SprattDemocratic
No documented position found.
Diane PauerRepublican
No documented position found.
John W. SuiterRepublican
- Voted to keep penalties for marijuana possession and use.In office
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; 9 issues covered in this race.