State
State Representative, Hillsborough 42
- Vote for
- 3
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 6
- 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
Teri HarkinsDemocratic
- Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income.
Lee C. NyquistDemocratic
No documented position found.
Peter RyderDemocratic
No documented position found.
Rob LovettRepublican
No documented position found.
Gerald GriffinRepublican
- Voted to cap annual school district budget increases.In office
Lisa C. M. PostRepublican
- Voted to cap annual school district budget increases.In office
Public safety
Teri HarkinsDemocratic
No documented position found.
Lee C. NyquistDemocratic
No documented position found.
Peter RyderDemocratic
No documented position found.
Rob LovettRepublican
No documented position found.
Gerald GriffinRepublican
- Voted to ban sanctuary policies and require immigration cooperation.In office
Lisa C. M. PostRepublican
- Voted to ban sanctuary policies and require immigration cooperation.In office
Education
Teri HarkinsDemocratic
- Opposes the Education Freedom Account school choice program.
- Opposes public school open enrollment across districts.
Lee C. NyquistDemocratic
No documented position found.
Peter RyderDemocratic
No documented position found.
Rob LovettRepublican
No documented position found.
Gerald GriffinRepublican
- Voted for statewide public school open enrollment.In office
Lisa C. M. PostRepublican
- Voted for statewide public school open enrollment.In office
Economy & jobs
Teri HarkinsDemocratic
- Opposes lowering New Hampshire business taxes.
Lee C. NyquistDemocratic
No documented position found.
Peter RyderDemocratic
No documented position found.
Rob LovettRepublican
No documented position found.
Gerald GriffinRepublican
No documented position found.
Lisa C. M. PostRepublican
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Teri HarkinsDemocratic
- Supports raising the net metering cap to 5 megawatts.
Lee C. NyquistDemocratic
No documented position found.
Peter RyderDemocratic
No documented position found.
Rob LovettRepublican
No documented position found.
Gerald GriffinRepublican
- Voted against expanding net energy metering eligibility.In office
Lisa C. M. PostRepublican
- Voted against expanding net energy metering eligibility.In office
Health & human services
Teri HarkinsDemocratic
- Opposes banning abortion during the first trimester.
Lee C. NyquistDemocratic
No documented position found.
Peter RyderDemocratic
No documented position found.
Rob LovettRepublican
No documented position found.
Gerald GriffinRepublican
No documented position found.
Lisa C. M. PostRepublican
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Teri HarkinsDemocratic
- Opposes requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote.
Lee C. NyquistDemocratic
- Opposes requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote.
Peter RyderDemocratic
No documented position found.
Rob LovettRepublican
No documented position found.
Gerald GriffinRepublican
- Voted for bills allowing sex-based separation in some settings.In office
Lisa C. M. PostRepublican
- Voted for bills allowing sex-based separation in some settings.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; 7 issues covered in this race.