State
State Representative, Merrimack 8
- 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
Matt CenterRepublican
No documented position found.
Stephen Craig PierceRepublican
- Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income
- Opposes reinstating the interest and dividends tax
Natalie J. WellsRepublican
- Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income
- Opposes reinstating the interest and dividends tax
Tony CaplanDemocratic
- Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income
- Supports reinstating the interest and dividends tax
Eileen KellyDemocratic
- Opposes adding a state income tax on earned income
Stephanie PayeurDemocratic
- Supports reinstating the interest and dividends tax
Public safety
Matt CenterRepublican
No documented position found.
Stephen Craig PierceRepublican
- Opposes stricter gun control laws
Natalie J. WellsRepublican
- Opposes stricter gun control laws
Tony CaplanDemocratic
- Supports stricter gun control laws
Eileen KellyDemocratic
- Supports stricter gun control laws
Stephanie PayeurDemocratic
- Supports stricter gun control laws
Education
Matt CenterRepublican
No documented position found.
Stephen Craig PierceRepublican
- Supports the Education Freedom Account program
- Supports a state cap on school budget increases
Natalie J. WellsRepublican
- Supports the Education Freedom Account program
- Supports a state cap on school budget increases
Tony CaplanDemocratic
- Opposes the Education Freedom Account program
- Opposes a state cap on school budget increases
Eileen KellyDemocratic
- Opposes the Education Freedom Account program
Stephanie PayeurDemocratic
- Opposes the Education Freedom Account program
- Opposes a state cap on school budget increases
Housing
Matt CenterRepublican
No documented position found.
Stephen Craig PierceRepublican
- Opposes state efforts to ease local zoning for housing
Natalie J. WellsRepublican
- Opposes state efforts to ease local zoning for housing
Tony CaplanDemocratic
- Supports state efforts to ease local zoning for housing
Eileen KellyDemocratic
- Supports state efforts to ease local zoning for housing
Stephanie PayeurDemocratic
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Matt CenterRepublican
No documented position found.
Stephen Craig PierceRepublican
No documented position found.
Natalie J. WellsRepublican
No documented position found.
Tony CaplanDemocratic
- Supports raising New Hampshire's minimum wage
Eileen KellyDemocratic
- Supports raising New Hampshire's minimum wage
Stephanie PayeurDemocratic
- Supports raising New Hampshire's minimum wage
Environment & parks
Matt CenterRepublican
No documented position found.
Stephen Craig PierceRepublican
No documented position found.
Natalie J. WellsRepublican
No documented position found.
Tony CaplanDemocratic
No documented position found.
Eileen KellyDemocratic
No documented position found.
Stephanie PayeurDemocratic
- Opposes encouraging nuclear power development in New Hampshire
Health & human services
Matt CenterRepublican
No documented position found.
Stephen Craig PierceRepublican
- Supports guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks
Natalie J. WellsRepublican
- Opposes guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks
Tony CaplanDemocratic
- Supports guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks
Eileen KellyDemocratic
- Supports guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks
Stephanie PayeurDemocratic
- Supports guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks
Government & transparency
Matt CenterRepublican
No documented position found.
Stephen Craig PierceRepublican
- Supports requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote
Natalie J. WellsRepublican
- Supports requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote
Tony CaplanDemocratic
No documented position found.
Eileen KellyDemocratic
No documented position found.
Stephanie PayeurDemocratic
- Opposes requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote
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; 8 issues covered in this race.