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State Representative, Merrimack 25

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2 years
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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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Erica RussellCitizens Count

Erica Russell

Democratic

Northfield

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
  • Opposes requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote
  • Supports stricter gun control laws
  • Opposes encouraging nuclear power development in New Hampshire
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  1. Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income

    Citizens Count: Erica Russell

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

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

    Citizens Count: Erica Russell

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

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

    Citizens Count: Erica Russell

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

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

    Citizens Count: Erica Russell

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

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

    Citizens Count: Erica Russell

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

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

    Citizens Count: Erica Russell

    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? "Against"”
  7. Supports stricter gun control laws

    Citizens Count: Erica Russell

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Should NH pass stricter gun control laws? "For"”
  8. Opposes encouraging nuclear power development in New Hampshire

    Citizens Count: Erica Russell

    Candidate questionnaire · Citizens Count · citizenscount.org

    “Should New Hampshire do more to encourage the development of nuclear power, including small modular reactors (SMR), in the state? "Against"”
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James ThibaultCitizens Count

James Thibault

RepublicanIncumbent

Franklin

The gist

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