State

State Representative, Hillsborough 4

Vote for: 3
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.

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Renae Lias

Democratic

Communications consultant · Nashua

The gist

Opposes the Education Freedom Account school choice program.
Supports guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks.
Supports reinstating the interest and dividends tax.
Opposes school funding relying mostly on local property taxes.
Opposes requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote.
Opposes a state cap on school district budget increases.

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Opposes the Education Freedom Account school choice program.
Citizens Count: Renae Lias profile
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“Some small amount for low-income families might be OK with me, however, I feel strongly that precious state funds going to subsidize private school tuitions”
Supports guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks.
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“I believe that abortion decisions are between a woman, whomever she consults, and her medical providers.”
Supports reinstating the interest and dividends tax.
Citizens Count: Renae Lias profile
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“However, I believe it should be on unearned income above a higher threshold for filing than it was in the recent past, before it was”
Opposes school funding relying mostly on local property taxes.
Citizens Count: Renae Lias profile
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“There should be a better balance, and the NH courts have told us we need to find a better balance, to ensure equity of access”
Opposes requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote.
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“Many people have a hard time finding their birth certificates and do not have a passport, so the impact of expansion of ID requirements disenfranchises”
Opposes a state cap on school district budget increases.
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“It should be up to each locality, not mandated by the state.”

Camille Pattison

Democratic

Planner · Nashua

The gist

Opposes the Education Freedom Account school choice program.
Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income.
Supports state push for local zoning changes for housing.
Supports reinstating the interest and dividends tax.
Opposes school funding relying mostly on local property taxes.
Supports legalizing marijuana through state-run stores.

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Opposes the Education Freedom Account school choice program.
Citizens Count: Camille Pattison profile
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“Public education funds should not be used for private education.”
Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income.
Citizens Count: Camille Pattison profile
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“Opposed to a broad based income tax. However, I am open to an income tax, over a certain threshold, for very high bracket income earners.”
Supports state push for local zoning changes for housing.
Citizens Count: Camille Pattison profile
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“The state of NH has made efforts to promote housing options by allowing accessory dwelling units by right.”
Supports reinstating the interest and dividends tax.
Citizens Count: Camille Pattison profile
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“The state lost over $150 Million in funds from this tax.”
Opposes school funding relying mostly on local property taxes.
Citizens Count: Camille Pattison profile
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“The funding of public schools needs to shift away from a significant contribution from local property taxes.”
Supports legalizing marijuana through state-run stores.
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“Using the state run store model, ensures safety for customers.”

Shawn Martin

Republican

Engineering director · Nashua

The gist

Opposes the Education Freedom Account school choice program.
Supports allowing sex-based separation in some facilities.
Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income.
Supports state push for local zoning changes for housing.
Supports encouraging nuclear power development in New Hampshire.
Opposes reinstating the interest and dividends tax.
Opposes school funding relying mostly on local property taxes.

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Opposes the Education Freedom Account school choice program.
Citizens Count: Shawn Martin profile
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“An educated society is better society. Taking funds from public education to fund private education is not ideal for public schools and for property tax”
Supports allowing sex-based separation in some facilities.
Citizens Count: Shawn Martin profile
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“Young people under the age of 16-18 should not have to deal with this type of situation when using restrooms and locker rooms.”
Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income.
Citizens Count: Shawn Martin profile
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“No! No! No! A broad based income tax will hurt retirees and young home owners and families and is not the answer and will never”
Supports state push for local zoning changes for housing.
Citizens Count: Shawn Martin profile
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“We need to create more options for affordable housing.”
Supports encouraging nuclear power development in New Hampshire.
Citizens Count: Shawn Martin profile
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“Nuclear is the future! With AI and Data Centers across the country energy is going to be critical for businesses and the residents of NH.”
Opposes reinstating the interest and dividends tax.
Citizens Count: Shawn Martin profile
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“Let's help retirees and not burden them. Death and Taxes! We don't need more taxes to solve property tax issues.”
Opposes school funding relying mostly on local property taxes.
Citizens Count: Shawn Martin profile
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“Against, but we need to explore new ways to fund education and not just rely on the backs of residential property tax owners.”

Linda Vandecar Ryan

DemocraticIncumbent

Retired teacher · Nashua

The gist

Opposes allowing sex-based separation under anti-discrimination law.
Opposes state push for local zoning changes for housing.
Opposes a state cap on school district budget increases.
Opposes conditional ballots for voters registering without ID.
Supports more state funding for child care providers.
Opposes requiring local police to aid immigration enforcement.

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Opposes allowing sex-based separation under anti-discrimination law.
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“The trans men I have heard testify should definitely not be required to use the womens room”
Opposes state push for local zoning changes for housing.
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“Local towns and cities should decide this”
Opposes a state cap on school district budget increases.
Citizens Count: Linda Vandecar Ryan profile
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“Local towns and cities should be in control of local issues”
Opposes conditional ballots for voters registering without ID.
Citizens Count: Linda Vandecar Ryan profile
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“Voters need to be prepared to vote.”
Supports more state funding for child care providers.
Citizens Count: Linda Vandecar Ryan profile
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“Child care availability is at a crisis level.”
Opposes requiring local police to aid immigration enforcement.
Citizens Count: Linda Vandecar Ryan profile
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“Law enforcement does not support this.”

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