State

State Representative, Merrimack 13

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.

Candidates Compare by issue

Becky Berk

Independent

Pittsfield

The gist

Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income
Supports reinstating the interest and dividends tax
Opposes a state cap on school budget increases
Supports guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks
Opposes requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote
Supports state efforts to ease local zoning for housing

More about Becky

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Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income
Citizens Count: Becky Berk
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Broad-based income tax Against”
Supports reinstating the interest and dividends tax
Citizens Count: Becky Berk
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Interest and Dividends tax For”
Opposes a state cap on school budget increases
Citizens Count: Becky Berk
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“School district tax cap mandate Against”
Supports guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks
Citizens Count: Becky Berk
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Guarantee right to abortion before 24 weeks For”
Opposes requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote
Citizens Count: Becky Berk
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Proof of citizenship for newly registered voters Against”
Supports state efforts to ease local zoning for housing
Citizens Count: Becky Berk
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Encourage local zoning changes for housing development For”

Paul Twomey

Independent

Chichester

The gist

Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income
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
Opposes stricter gun control laws
Supports state efforts to ease local zoning for housing

More about Paul

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Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income
Citizens Count: Paul Twomey
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Should NH add an income tax on earned income? "Against"”
Supports reinstating the interest and dividends tax
Citizens Count: Paul Twomey
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Interest and Dividends tax For”
Opposes the Education Freedom Account program
Citizens Count: Paul Twomey
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“"Education Freedom Account" program Against”
Opposes a state cap on school budget increases
Citizens Count: Paul Twomey
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“School district tax cap mandate Against”
Supports guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks
Citizens Count: Paul Twomey
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Guarantee right to abortion before 24 weeks For”
Supports requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote
Citizens Count: Paul Twomey
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Proof of citizenship for newly registered voters For”
Opposes stricter gun control laws
Citizens Count: Paul Twomey
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Stricter gun laws Against”
Supports state efforts to ease local zoning for housing
Citizens Count: Paul Twomey
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development? "For"”

Cyril Aures

RepublicanIncumbent

Chichester

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
Opposes guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks
Supports requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote
Opposes stricter gun control laws
Supports encouraging nuclear power development in New Hampshire

More about Cyril

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Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income
Citizens Count: Cyril Aures
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Broad-based income tax Against”
Opposes reinstating the interest and dividends tax
Citizens Count: Cyril Aures
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Interest and Dividends tax Against”
Supports the Education Freedom Account program
Citizens Count: Cyril Aures
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“"Education Freedom Account" program For”
Supports a state cap on school budget increases
Citizens Count: Cyril Aures
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“School district tax cap mandate For”
Opposes guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks
Citizens Count: Cyril Aures
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Guarantee right to abortion before 24 weeks Against”
Supports requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote
Citizens Count: Cyril Aures
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Proof of citizenship for newly registered voters For”
Opposes stricter gun control laws
Citizens Count: Cyril Aures
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Stricter gun laws Against”
Supports encouraging nuclear power development in New Hampshire
Citizens Count: Cyril Aures
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Encourage nuclear development For”

Clayton Wood

RepublicanIncumbent

Pittsfield

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
Opposes guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks
Supports requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote
Opposes stricter gun control laws
Supports encouraging nuclear power development in New Hampshire

More about Clayton

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Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income
Citizens Count: Clayton Wood
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Broad-based income tax Against”
Opposes reinstating the interest and dividends tax
Citizens Count: Clayton Wood
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Should New Hampshire reinstate the interest and dividends tax? "Against"”
Supports the Education Freedom Account program
Citizens Count: Clayton Wood
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“"Education Freedom Account" program For”
Supports a state cap on school budget increases
Citizens Count: Clayton Wood
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“School district tax cap mandate For”
Opposes guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks
Citizens Count: Clayton Wood
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Guarantee right to abortion before 24 weeks Against”
Supports requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote
Citizens Count: Clayton Wood
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Proof of citizenship for newly registered voters For”
Opposes stricter gun control laws
Citizens Count: Clayton Wood
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Stricter gun laws Against”
Supports encouraging nuclear power development in New Hampshire
Citizens Count: Clayton Wood
Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org
“Encourage nuclear development For”

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.