State
State Representative, Merrimack 20
- Vote for
- 1
- 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.
Taxes & budget
Nathan GiffardDemocratic
- Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income
Jonathan ClarkRepublican
No documented position found.
Public safety
Nathan GiffardDemocratic
- Supports stricter gun control laws
Jonathan ClarkRepublican
No documented position found.
Education
Nathan GiffardDemocratic
- Opposes the Education Freedom Account program
- Opposes a state cap on school budget increases
Jonathan ClarkRepublican
No documented position found.
Housing
Nathan GiffardDemocratic
- Supports state efforts to ease local zoning for housing
Jonathan ClarkRepublican
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Nathan GiffardDemocratic
- Supports guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks
Jonathan ClarkRepublican
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Nathan GiffardDemocratic
- Opposes requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote
Jonathan ClarkRepublican
No documented position found.
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; 6 issues covered in this race.