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State Representative, Merrimack 1

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Term
2 years
Candidates
2
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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Lorrie J. CareyCitizens Count

Lorrie J. Carey

Democratic

Boscawen

The gist

  • Supports reinstating the interest and dividends tax
  • Opposes the Education Freedom Account program
  • Opposes a state cap on school budget increases
  • Supports guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks
  • Supports requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote
  • Supports raising New Hampshire's minimum wage
More about Lorrie
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  1. Supports reinstating the interest and dividends tax

    Citizens Count: Lorrie Carey

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Interest and Dividends tax For”
  2. Opposes the Education Freedom Account program

    Citizens Count: Lorrie Carey

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “"Education Freedom Account" program Against”
  3. Opposes a state cap on school budget increases

    Citizens Count: Lorrie Carey

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “School district tax cap mandate Against”
  4. Supports guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks

    Citizens Count: Lorrie Carey

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Guarantee right to abortion before 24 weeks For”
  5. Supports requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote

    Citizens Count: Lorrie Carey

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Should New Hampshire require new voters to provide proof of U.S. citizenship, such as a birth certificate or passport, when registering to vote? "For"”
  6. Supports raising New Hampshire's minimum wage

    Citizens Count: Lorrie Carey

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Minimum wage increase For”
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Rick DevoidCitizens Count

Rick Devoid

RepublicanIncumbent

Boscawen

The gist

  • Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income
  • Opposes reinstating the interest and dividends tax
  • Supports the Education Freedom Account program
  • Supports a state cap on school budget increases
  • Supports guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks
  • Supports requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote
  • Supports stricter gun control laws
  • Opposes raising New Hampshire's minimum wage
More about Rick
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  1. Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income

    Citizens Count: Rick Devoid

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Should NH add an income tax on earned income? "Against"”
  2. Opposes reinstating the interest and dividends tax

    Citizens Count: Rick Devoid

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Should New Hampshire reinstate the interest and dividends tax? "Against"”
  3. Supports the Education Freedom Account program

    Citizens Count: Rick Devoid

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “"Education Freedom Account" program For”
  4. Supports a state cap on school budget increases

    Citizens Count: Rick Devoid

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Should state law cap how much local school districts can increase their budget each year? "For"”
  5. Supports guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks

    Citizens Count: Rick Devoid

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks? "For"”
  6. Supports requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote

    Citizens Count: Rick Devoid

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Should New Hampshire require new voters to provide proof of U.S. citizenship, such as a birth certificate or passport, when registering to vote? "For"”
  7. Supports stricter gun control laws

    Citizens Count: Rick Devoid

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Should NH pass stricter gun control laws? "For"”
  8. Opposes raising New Hampshire's minimum wage

    Citizens Count: Rick Devoid

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage? "Against"”

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